Phytochemical Analyzes from the Leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum
Journal Title: European Journal of Medicinal Plants - Year 2016, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
Aims: To identify extractable components in the traditional medicinal plant, Bryophyllum pinnatum (BP). Methodology: The leaves of BP were sequentially extracted with non-polar (CH2Cl2) and polar (CH3OH) solvents. The extracts were derivatized to their volatile fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) and trimethylsilyl (TMS) esters/ethers and characterized by gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Results: GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of sterols, fatty acids, monoarylphenolics, sugars, alcohols, sugar alcohols, sugar acids, carboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids, vitamin, alkanes and alkenes. Conclusion: Compounds identified (e.g. tocopherol) in the extracts are most likely responsible for its antimicrobial, antifungal, anticancer, antitumour and insecticidal activities.
Authors and Affiliations
Esther O. Faboro, Liqing Wei, Shaobo Liang, Armando G. McDonald, Craig A. Obafemi
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