PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF HELICTERES ISORA ROOTS

Abstract

<p>ABSTRACT<br />Objective: Helicteres isora Linn. roots have been reported to use in microbial infection, diabetes, dysentery colic, scabies, wound healing, and<br />gastropathy. The main objective of this study was preliminary phytochemical screening of various fractions of H. isora roots.<br />Methods: In this study, pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigations on the various fractions of H. isora roots were carried out with the<br />standard procedures.<br />Results: The pharmacognostic analysis revealed moisture content (0.18%), total ash (4%), acid insoluble ash (1%), and water soluble ash (1.5%). The<br />qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, saponin,<br />steroids, terpenoids, and tannins.<br />Conclusion: H. isora roots are a rich source of various biological active constituents. H. isora may be further investigated for the isolation of bioactive<br />compound that could be developed into drug for the treatment of various human diseases.<br />Keywords: Helicteres isora, Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, Roots.</p><p> </p>