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HERO ID

8199653

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Preliminary phytochemical and physiochemical screening of Argyreia nervosa and its therapeutic implications

Author(s)

Geetharani, KS; Vijayakumar, R; Shanmugasundaram, M; Selvaraj, J

Year

2020

Publisher

JPR Solutions

Volume

Issue

Page Numbers

179-183

Language

English

Abstract

Background: Argyreia nervosa commonly known as elephant creeper, woolly morning glory. (English) Vriddhadaru, and Samundrasok (Sanskrit) belongs to family Convolvulaceae, traditional plant claimed as more therapeutic value. Objective: The present study was carried out to highlight phytochemical screening of A. nervosa, and it was analyzed using various solvent such as ethanol, methanol, chloroform, N-hexane, aqueous, and hydroalcohol. Materials and Methods: Leaf and root of A. nervosa extracted with different solvents. Results: The phytochemical screening of various extracts of leaf and root of A. nervosa revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, steroids, phenols, tannins, flavonoids, and saponins. The hydroalcoholic extract showed high extractive value when compared to aqueous and other solvents. Conclusion: The present study concludes that A. nervosa extract can be used as one of therapeutic potential drugs for the treatment of various diseases due to its antioxidant properties. Â© 2020 JPR Solutions. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Argyreia nervosa; Phytochemical screening; Therapeutic implication