Extraction and characterization of phytochemicals from <em>Cochlospermum </em>spp.<em> </em>and its<em> </em>antifungal activity

Abstract

The work is initiate to assess the phytochemical and antifungal activity of Chochlospermum Spp. Cochlospermum Spp. is an Indian subcontinent plant used in Ayurvedic treatment for many diseases. The analysis of the secondary metabolites produced in Cochlospermum Spp was done using Thin layer chromatography (TLC) by standard chemical protocol. Using thin layer chromatography (TLC) different bands of secondary metabolites are observed and developed in the different solvents. Standardization of Extracts with four solvents i.e. Methanol, Acetone, Chloroform, and Petroleum ether was carried out. The antifungal activity tested against two fungus i.e. Microfamina fungi and Aspergillus fumigates. The extract showed growth inbibion against Microfamina fungi as compared with Aspergillus fumigates. This results may be helpful for rationale, use of this plant in the the modern system of health care.