HPTLC fingerprint profile of leaf extracts of Euphorbia hirta L.

Abstract

HPTLC fingerprint method was used for determination of phytoconstituents present in leaf extract of Euphorbia hirta plant belongs to Euphorbiaceae family, all plant parts such as root, stem leaves, used as antioxidant, diarrhoea, dysentery, antitumor antibacterial. Attempts have been made to study the complete profile of leaf extract by using High performance thin layer chromatography. The densitometric analysis shows fingerprinting, RF value, peaks of densitogram and chemical variation, this technique is useful for drug identification, adulteration and also acts as biomarker in plant industry.