A preliminary phytochemical analysis of a medicinal plant Litsea cubeba found in Kohima district, Nagaland India

Abstract

Litsea cubeba is a predominant plant of the Himalayas region. From the ancient times, the plant parts were used for curing gastro-intestinal ailments, burns, sprains, indigestion, asthma, paralysis, and even mental disorders like hysteria. In recent times, it is used to aromatherapy as a stimulant and anti-inflammatory activities. This study was aimed to screen preliminary phytochemicals presence in various parts of plant parts like leaves, steam bark and fruits extracted from polar and non-polar solvent like ethanol, methanol and hexane. The analysis revealed the significance presence of alkaloids, terpenoids and flavonoids which are of important medicinal value and therefore need the plant conservation strategies for the benefits of the local people and the society in large.