A Qualitative Study on the Phytochemical Profiling of Bacopamonnieriwith Organic Solvents
Journal Title: Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract:Bacopamonnieri or Brahmi(family- Scrophulariaceae) used in indigenous medicine as nerve tonic and cardio tonic possess diuretic, adaptogenic, antioxidant, antidepressant, antibacterial properties, enhances cognition profoundly flourishes in the marshy regions. Preliminary phytochemical tests carried out using aqueous, ethanol and methanol extracts revealed the presence of phytochemicals like amino acids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, glycosides, flavonoids, phenol, saponins and tannin accounted for its medicinal aspects in organic solvents. Keywords: Bacopamonnieri, diuretic, adaptogenic, antioxidant, antidepressant, antibacterial, cognition.
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Divya MS, Sreeja J
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