Phytochemical screening and thin-layer chromatography of six medicinal plants from the surroundings of Junagadh, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Six herbal plants Aegle marmelos L. Correafruit pulp, Ficus racemosa L. bark, Phyllanthus emblica L. fruit pulp, Tribulus terrestris L. fruit, Boerhavia diffusa L. leaves, Abutilon indicum L. Sweet root have been analysed for Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC). Qualitative phytochemical screening of all the plants was performed to explore scientific basis of ethno medicinal potential. It confirmed the presence of various phytoconstituents like alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin, tannin etc. Thin Layer chromatography of the hydro-alcoholic extract of all the plants was performed for the important phytochemicals like Rutin, and Gallic acid. The presence of the gallic acid and rutin was confirmed in P. emblica L. and T. terrestris L., respectively. These findings provided the evidence that polyherbal mixture of all six medicinal plants may be a potent source for some medicinally important phytochemicals and it justifies its use as a medicinal plant.