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VOL. 9, ISSUE 4 (2024)
Preliminary phytochemical analysis of Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn.
Authors
Ramakant K Patil, Dr. SV Gosavi
Abstract
The present study investigates the preliminary
phytochemical profile of Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn., a medicinal
plant known for its ethnobotanical relevance in traditional medicine systems.
The plant was collected from the Mahodari Ghat region of Nashik, Maharashtra,
and subjected to phytochemical screening using aqueous and petroleum ether
extracts. The methodology involved standard qualitative assays to detect the
presence of bioactive compounds including cardiac glycosides, terpenoids,
saponins, tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, amino acids, and
phenolic compounds. Results revealed that the aqueous extract tested positive
for cardiac glycosides, terpenoids, saponins, tannins, and phenolic compounds,
whereas the petroleum ether extract showed the presence of terpenoids,
flavonoids, alkaloids, and amino acids. These findings highlight the presence
of a diverse range of phytochemicals with potential biological activities,
including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. The
study underlines the medicinal significance of Cardiospermum halicacabum,
suggesting its potential for further phytopharmacological investigation and
drug development. The absence of certain compounds in specific extracts also
emphasizes the role of solvent polarity in phytochemical extraction, which
could inform future extraction protocols. Overall, this study provides a
significant insight into the phytochemical richness of C. halicacabum,
reinforcing its role in ethnomedicine and supporting its use as a source of
natural bioactive compounds.
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Pages:55-57
How to cite this article:
Ramakant K Patil, Dr. SV Gosavi "Preliminary phytochemical analysis of <i>Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn</i>.". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 4, 2024, Pages 55-57
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