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VOL. 9, ISSUE 5 (2024)
Fluorescent study, preliminary phytochemistry and HPTLC profiling of Salvinia molesta D. S. mitchell
Authors
Rupali P Shirsat
Abstract
Salvinia molesta
D. S. Mitchell is one of the most invasive alien aquatic plant species commonly
known as giant salvinia or Kariba weed. The present study is focused on
fluorescent study, preliminary phytochemistry, and HPTLC profiling of ethanolic
leaf extract of S. molesta, so that some possible out-way could be drawn
to use this weed for the benefit of mankind. In the fluorescent pharmacognostic
study, the leaf extract showed distinct colors with routine chemicals and
reagents of the laboratory under normal sunlight and under UV light; it could
be used as a marker test for powder to identify adulteration. Further, the
preliminary phytochemistry revealed that the plant is rich in major
phytochemicals. The HPTLC profile showed that the ethanolic extract showed the
presence of some phenolic compounds like ferulic acid, vanillic acid, caffeic
acid and flavonoids which are possible compounds that provide specific
bioactivities to the plant and the plant could be further explored for related
drug formulation.
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Pages:12-15
How to cite this article:
Rupali P Shirsat "Fluorescent study, preliminary phytochemistry and HPTLC profiling of <i>Salvinia molesta </i>D. S. mitchell". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2024, Pages 12-15
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