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Chemical profiling of Thymus vulgaris L. using HPTLC

Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry · 2017 · Vol. 6(4) · pp. 1017–1023

Abstract

Objective: To establish the chemical fingerprint of various secondary metabolites of Thymus vulgaris L., a culinary and medicinally important plant. Methods: Preliminary screening for various secondary metabolites was carried out. HPTLC profiles of various metabolites were done and profiles were developed for authentication. Result: The HPTLC chromatogram showed the presence of 9 Alkaloids, 11 Phenolic compounds, 11 Flavonoids, 10 Essential oils, 8 Tannins, 15 Triterpenes, 12 Steroids and 14 Saponins. Conclusion: The HPTLC fingerprint obtained can be used as a biomarker which is used for differentiating the species from the adulterant.

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity Natural product bioactivities and synthesis Phytochemistry and Biological ActivitiesAdulterantChemistryChromatographyThymus vulgarisTerpeneFingerprint (computing)Traditional medicineEssential oilBiochemistryMedicine

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Evolution of secondary metabolites from an ecological and molecular phylogenetic perspective