GC-MS profiling of methanolic extract of Piper betle (Karpoori Variety) leaf

Abstract

Piper betle is an important species of the Piperaceae family with glossy heart shaped leaves. The leaves act as magnificent reservoirs of bioactive compounds. To detect the bioactive compounds in the P. betle (Karpoori variety) leaves, a study was conducted by GC-MS analysis. The preliminary quantitative phytochemical screening revealed the total quantity of alkaloids, flavonoids and phenol compounds in P. betle extract. The GC-MS analysis detected thirty two phytocompounds in methanolic extracts of P. betle (Karpoori variety) leaves. The present study forms the basis for biological characterization and phyto pharmaceutical significance of the identified compounds. The presence of various bioactive compounds justifies the usage of P. betle leaf as an herbal choice for treating various diseases in animals.