Abstract:
Objective: The purpose of the study is to evaluate preliminary phytochemical constituents of the Saá¹vartikÄ (Tender leaves) of Kamala (
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.).
Methods: The preliminary Phytoconstituents tested were Alkaloids, Carbohydrates, Reducing sugars, Protiens, Xantho proteins, Amino acids, Starch, Glycosides, Steriods, Tannins and pH value. The Physico-chemical tests were Total moisture contents, Ash value, Soluable extracts and Foreign matter. These Parameters were evaluated with standard methods of Association of official Analytical chemists.
Results: From this study it is revealed that the dried tender leaves of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. showed the presence of Alkaloids, Carbohydrates, Reducing sugars, Tannins and a pH value of 5.65 at 23.8 ÌŠ C. The Physico-chemical study reveals the presence of Moisture content 6.55%W/W, Total Ash 10.97%W/W, Acid insoluable Ash 0.098%W/W, Water Soluable Extract 15.75%, Alcohol Soluable Extract 10.56% and Foreign matter -Nil.
Conclusion: The preliminary Phytochemical and Physicochemical screening is helpful do to further pharmacological activities.
Vigneshwari B, Dixit Renu and Reddy KVV Bhaskara. Preliminary phytochemical and physico-chemical analysis of Saá¹vartikÄ (Tender leaves) of kamala (Nelumbo nucifera Gaetrn.). J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2019;8(6):1305-1308.