scholarly journals PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND NUTRIENT CONTENT ANALYSIS OF STEM AND ROOT OF TRIDAX PROCUMBENS LINN

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 470-477
Author(s):  
Thiyagarajan Bharathi ◽  
Rajangam Udayakumar
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Diethyl Ether ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Fresh Sample ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Medicinal Value ◽  
Tridax Procumbens ◽  
The Family

The medicinal plant Tridax procumbens belongs to the family of Asteraceae was selected for this study based on medicinal value. It was collected from the campus of Government Arts College (Autonomous), Kumbakonam - 612 002, Tamilnadu, India during the months between March and June 2017. The stem and root of Tridax procumbens were separated, cleaned and dried under shade. The dried plant materials were then ground well into powder. The 20g of powder of stem and root was soaked in 200ml of benzene and diethyl ether individually and they were kept at room temperature for 48 hours. After that, the mixture was filtered through a clean muslin cloth and the extracts were concentrated using evaporator at 37˚C till the sticky mass was obtained. The phytocompounds alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, triterpenoids, steroids, quinones, glycosides and coumarins were analysed in benzene and diethyl ether extracts of stem and root of Tridax procumbens by qualitatively. Phytochemical screening showed that the presence of all above mentioned phytocompounds in benzene and diethyl ether extracts of stem and root of Tridax procumbens except steroids, saponins and glycosides. The content of carbohydrates, protein and vitamin C in the fresh sample of stem and root were analysed by quantitatively.

scholarly journals Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Evaluation on the Whole Plant of Pavonia odorata Willd.

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 359-364
Author(s):  
Neethu Krishnan .S. ◽  
Meera Bhaskaran ◽  
Mohammed Shihab K K
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Transverse Section ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Alcoholic Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Whole Plant ◽  
The Family ◽  
Physicochemical Evaluation ◽  
Plant Drugs ◽  
Physicochemical Constants

Pavonia odorata Willd. belonging to the family Malvaceae is well known for curing a variety of diseases. This study deals with the Pharmacognostical and phytochemical evaluation of whole plant of Pavonia odorata Willd. The plant is widely used as a cooling, diaphoretic, diuretic, and demulcent. It is also prescribed as an astringent and tonic for fever, inflammation and hemorrhage. Pharmacognostical studies include macroscopic, microscopic and physicochemical evaluation of the whole plant. The transverse section of root, stem and leaves were performed. Physicochemical constants showed the values of total ash (4.45%), acid insoluble ash (0.754%), water soluble ash (6%), sulphated ash (6. 5%), nitrated ash (1.65%), hot extraction(10.22%), water soluble extractive (9.2%), ethanol soluble extractive (4.8%), ether soluble extractive (1.2%), loss on drying (25%), swelling index(1) and mucilage content(0.25%) w/w. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the alcoholic extract showed presents of alkaloids, phenolic compounds, steroids, mucilage and flavonoids. The study helps in the development of standard parameters of the plant which help the identification and authentication of the plant. Keywords: Pavonia odorata Willd., Pharmacognostical, phytochemical evaluation, Medicinal plant drugs, ethnomedicine.

scholarly journals Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy Profiling of Stenosiphonium russellianum Nees

2021 ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
G. Mahalakshmi ◽  
B. Kavitha ◽  
N. Balachandran ◽  
S. Kavimani
Keyword(s):  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Ethyl Acetate ◽  
Diethyl Ether ◽  
Herbal Remedy ◽  
Ethanol Extract ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
The Family ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy ◽  
Activity Estimation ◽  
Macroscopic Analysis

Stenosiphonium russellianum Nees. is rarely known species belongs to the family Acanthaceae and it is a shrub, found above 500m on slopes of mountain. It was traditionally used for wound healing in and as blood purifier. The current study designed to provide the requisite pharmacognostical and phytochemical properties of Stenosiphonium russellianum. Pharmacognostical studies like microscopic and macroscopic analysis of the leaves were carried out. Physiochemical parameter and preliminary phytochemical screening for secondary metabolite were also performed. Extracts were taken from nonpolar to polar solvants like hexane, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate, alcohol and water. Their extractive values are calculated. GCMS analysis of hexane, diethyl ether, ethyl acetate and ethanol extract of the leaves of Stenosiphonium russellianum were studied. Preliminary phytochemical evaluation showed the presence of alkaloids, phytosterols and glycosides. GCMS analysis revealed the presence compounds like lupeol, gamma sitosterol and stigmasterols. In conclusion, the information obtained from these studies can be used as markers in the identification and standardization of this plant as an herbal remedy and also towards further pharmacological activity estimation.

QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN VITRO ANTIOXIDANT EVALUATION OF PERGULARIA DAEMIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
GITA MISHRA ◽  
HEMESHWER KUMAR CHANDRA ◽  
NISHA SAHU ◽  
SATENDRA KUMAR NIRALA ◽  
MONIKA BHADAURIA
Keyword(s):  
Reducing Sugars ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Phytochemical Analysis ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Family ◽  
Ethanolic Extracts ◽  
Antioxidant Evaluation ◽  
In Vitro Antioxidant Activity

Pergularia daemia belongs to the family Asclepiadaceae, known to have anticancer, anti-inflammatory activity. Aim of the present study was to evaluate qualitative and quantitative phytochemical and antioxidant properties of ethanolic extracts of leaf, stem and root parts of P. daemia . Preliminary phytochemical analysis and in vitro antioxidant properties were evaluated by standard methods. The qualitative phytochemical analysis of P. daemia showed presence of flavonoids, tannins, alkaloid, phytosterol, carbohydrate, phenol, saponin, glycosides, terpenoids, steroids proteins and reducing sugars. Quantitative analysis showed polyphenol, flavonoid, flavonone, flavone and flavonol in P. daemia leaves, stem and root in considerable quantity. The in vitro antioxidant activity of P. daemia clearly demonstrated that leaf, stem and root parts have prominent antioxidant properties and was effective in scavenging free radicals.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Chemical Composition, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Tropical Black Bolete Mushroom Using Different Preservation Methods

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 781
Author(s):  
Jaturong Kumla ◽  
Nakarin Suwannarach ◽  
Keerati Tanruean ◽  
Saisamorn Lumyong
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Natural Antioxidants ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Fresh Sample ◽  
Antioxidant Power ◽  
Preservation Methods ◽  
Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activities

Tropical black bolete, Phlebopus portentosus, provides various nutritional benefits and natural antioxidants to humans. In this study, the chemical composition, phenolic compounds, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of fresh mushroom samples and samples stored for a period of one year using different preservation methods (drying, brining, and frozen) were investigated. The results indicated that the brining method significantly reduced the protein and fat contents of the mushrooms. The polyphenol and flavonoid contents of the frozen sample were not significantly different from that of the fresh sample. The results revealed that an inhibition value of 50% (IC50) for the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay of the extract of the dried and frozen samples was not statistically different from that of the fresh sample. The IC50 value of 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assay and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) value in the extract of the frozen sample were not found to be significantly different from those of the fresh sample. Furthermore, the lowest degree of antioxidant activity was found in the extract of the brined sample. Additionally, the antimicrobial activities of the extracts of the fresh and frozen samples were not significantly different and both extracts could have inhibited the growth of all tested Gram-positive bacteria and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

scholarly journals Phytochemical Investigation of New Algerian Lichen Species: Physcia Mediterranea Nimis

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 1121
Author(s):  
Marwa Kerboua ◽  
Monia Ali Ahmed ◽  
Nsevolo Samba ◽  
Radhia Aitfella-Lahlou ◽  
Lucia Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Foods ◽  
Sesquiterpene Lactones ◽  
Diphenyl Ether ◽  
Lichen Species ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Mediterranean Species ◽  
Esi Ms ◽  
Phytochemical Investigation ◽  
The Family ◽  
Nmr Techniques

The present study provides new data concerning the chemical characterisation of Physcia mediterranea Nimis, a rare Mediterranean species belonging to the family Physciaceae. The phytochemical screening was carried out using GC-MS, HPLC-ESI-MS-MS, and NMR techniques. Hot extraction of n-hexane was carried out, followed by separation of the part insoluble in methanol: wax (WA-hex), from the part soluble in methanol (ME-hex). GC-MS analysis of the ME-hex part revealed the presence of methylbenzoic acids such as sparassol and atraric acid and a diterpene with a kaurene skeleton which has never been detected before in lichen species. Out of all the compounds identified by HPLC-ESI-MS-MS, sixteen compounds are common between WA-hex and ME-hex. Most are aliphatic fatty acids, phenolic compounds and depsides. The wax part is characterised by the presence of atranorin, a depside of high biological value. Proton 1H and carbon 13C NMR have confirmed its identification. Atranol, chloroatranol (depsides compound), Ffukinanolide (sesquiterpene lactones), leprolomin (diphenyl ether), muronic acid (triterpenes), and ursolic acid (triterpenes) have also been identified in ME-hex. The results suggested that Physcia mediterranea Nimis is a valuable source of bioactive compounds that could be useful for several applications as functional foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Boron Trifluoride-assisted Reactions of 1-Benzothiophen-3(2H)-one with Various Ketones: A Convenient Entry to 2-Methylene-1 -benzothiophen-3(2H)-one and/or 6H-Di[1]benzothieno[3,2-b:2,3-e]pyran Derivatives

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 542-543
Author(s):  
Alessandro Fraleoni ◽  
Paolo Zanirato
Keyword(s):  
Diethyl Ether ◽  
Boron Trifluoride ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Steric Factors ◽  
High Yields

The title compounds are obtained in moderate to high yields by BF3-assisted reaction of 1-benzothiophen-3(2 H)-one with nine ketones in diethyl ether at room temperature; the relative amounts of pyran 1 and ylidene 2 prove to be dependent upon electronic and steric factors.

scholarly journals Changes in Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) Juice Concentrate Polyphenols during Storage

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 6941
Author(s):  
Cláudia M. B. Neves ◽  
António Pinto ◽  
Fernando Gonçalves ◽  
Dulcineia F. Wessel
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Chlorogenic Acid ◽  
Total Phenolic Content ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Phenolic Content ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Sambucus Nigra ◽  
Juice Concentrate ◽  
Rutin And Quercetin ◽  
Polymeric Color

Elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) juice concentrate is highly rich in polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins and flavonols, which have been associated with a wide range of health-promoting properties. Phenolic compounds, in particular anthocyanins, are unstable and may change during storage, which might influence the product color quality and its potential health effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in the polyphenols profile of elderberry juice concentrate produced at an industrial scale during seven months of storage at 5 °C and at room temperature. The total phenolic content, the total monomeric anthocyanins, the percent polymeric color, and the ABTS•+ scavenging activity were monitored over time. In addition, the profile and content of the main individual phenolic compounds were also assessed by HPLC-DAD. The results show that cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside, cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside-5-O-glucoside, cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside, chlorogenic acid, rutin, and quercetin-3-O-glucoside were the main phenolic compounds identified. Storage at room temperature resulted in a strong reduction in total monomeric anthocyanin content accompanied by an increase in percent polymeric color values. Cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside degraded faster than cyanidin-3,5-O-diglucoside and cyanidin-3-O-sambubioside-5-O-glucoside. Concentration of chlorogenic acid also decreased over storage, whereas rutin and quercetin-3-O-glucoside were quite stable. Storage at 5 °C caused a lower impact on the contents of anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid and the percent polymeric color was not affected. The total phenolic content and the in vitro antioxidant activity remained quite similar over the time, for both temperatures, suggesting that elderberry concentrates still preserve their health benefits of antioxidant capacity after seven months of storage.

A 35-year-old mystery solved: a facile synthetic route and structural confirmation of tetrachlorobis(diethyl ether)tungsten(IV)

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas E. Shaw ◽  
Alfred P. Sattelberger ◽  
Titel Jurca
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Diethyl Ether ◽  
Thermal Instability ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Hirshfeld Surface ◽  
Asymmetric Unit ◽  
Synthetic Route ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Elemental Analyses

The true identity of the diethyl ether adduct of tungsten(IV) chloride, WCl4(Et2O) x , has been in doubt since 1985. Initially postulated as the bis-adduct, WCl4(Et2O)2, questions arose when elemental analyses were more in line with a mono-ether adduct, viz. WCl4(Et2O). It was proposed that this was due to the thermal instability of the bis-adduct. Here, we report the room-temperature X-ray crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface characteristics of trans-tetrachloridobis(diethyl ether)tungsten(IV), trans-WCl4(Et2O)2 or trans-[WCl4(C4H10O)2]. The compound crystallizes, with half of the molecule in the asymmetric unit, in the centrosymmetric space group P21/n. The W—O distance is 2.070 (2) Å, while the W—Cl distances are 2.3586 (10) and 2.3554 (10) Å.

Evaluation of the Potential Toxicity of the Starch from the Shoot of Borassus Aethiopum Mart in Wistar Rats

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62
Author(s):  
F.Y. Tata ◽  
S.A. Francis ◽  
S. J. Madu ◽  
H.A. Sa’ab ◽  
M.A. Abdulrazaq
Keyword(s):  
Acute Toxicity ◽  
Phytochemical Screening ◽  
Oral Toxicity ◽  
Potential Toxicity ◽  
Group I ◽  
The Family ◽  
Relative Organ Weight ◽  
Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase ◽  
Oecd Guideline ◽  
Borassus Aethiopum

Background: The shoot of Borassus aethiopum is cultivated and consumed in Northern Nigeria. Its starch has been investigated for use in pharmaceutical formulation but have limited studies on its toxicity. Toxicity is the degree to which a substance (a toxin or poison) can harm humans or animals. The plant Borassus aethiopum Mart belongs to the family Aracaceae, commonly known as the African Fan Palm. The shoot of the plant is commonly referred to as “Muruchi” in Hausa and is widely available and edible.Objective: This experimental research was designed to examine the potential toxicity of the starch from the shoot of Borassus aethiopum in acute and subacute studies using Wistar rats.Material and Methods: Fresh shoots of Borassus aethiopum were obtained, washed, peeled and grinded using mechanical grinder. The starch was extracted using water. Acute toxicity was carried out using OECD guideline 425. Healthy rats of both sexes were randomly grouped into four groups of six rats each (n=6) for the 28-days oral toxicity study. Distilled water was administered at the dose of 2ml/kg to group I which served as the control while groups II, III and IV were orally administered the starch from the shoot of Borassus aethiopum at the doses of 300, 600 and 1200 mg/kg daily for 28 days respectively. The animals were sacrificed after 28-days at which the blood samples were collected through cardiac puncture into plain and EDTA-containing tubes for biochemical and haematological analyses respectively. The liver, kidney, heart and spleen were excised, weighed and examined macroscopically.Results: The phytochemical screening reveals the presence of alkaloids, tannins, and carbohydrate. The acute toxicity (LD50) of Borassus aethiopum was found to be greater than 4000 mg/kg body weight. No notable and significant changes in the relative organ weight as well as the levels of the renal and hematological biomarkers when compared with the control. However, there was significant increase in serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT).Conclusion: In conclusion, the results of this study indicated that the starch from the shoot of Borassus aethiopum showed some evidence of potential toxicity on the liver but did not affect the renal and haematological parameters.

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