Open AccessShort communication extraction and phytochemical analysis of Hyptis spicigera leaves
Author(s) -
A. Idi,
I. U. Muhammad
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
bayero journal of pure and applied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2006-6996
DOI - 10.4314/bajopas.v14i1.3
Subject(s) - phytochemical , anthraquinones , terpenoid , glycoside , thin layer chromatography , traditional medicine , phenols , chemistry , extraction (chemistry) , biology , botany , chromatography , medicine , organic chemistry , stereochemistry
Plants are recognized in the pharmaceutical industry for their broad structural diversity as well as their wide range of pharmacological activities, which is due to their biologically active compounds known as phytochemicals. The present study reports the extraction, thin layer chromatography and screening of phytochemical constituent of Hyptis spicigera leaves. The thin layer chromatography of the leave extract shows 11 bands with Rf values of 0.03, 0.06, 0.09, 0.12, 0.17, 0.19, 0.20, 0.23 and 0.31 respectively. Qualitative phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, emodins, and cardiac glycoside while phenols, tannins, terpenoids, tri terpenoids and anthraquinones were absent. The presences of these phytochemicals showed that Hyptis spicigera leaves may be useful for medicinal purpose.