Phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of Ziziphus glabrata Heyne ex Roth (Rhamnaceae)

Abstract

The aim of our study was to evaluate the phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of leaf extract of Ziziphus glabrata. In this present study, phytochemical analysis was carried in hexane and methanolic extracts of Z. glabrata (leaves) was studied. Results of hexane extract showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids and sterols, flavonoids, phenols, cardiac glycosides, fatty acids, glycosides and carbohydrates followed by the methanolic extract showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids and sterols, flavonoids, tannins, cardiac glycosides, fatty acids, terpenoids, phenols and carbohydrates. In this study, GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 55 bioactive compounds were identified in the methanolic extract.