PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF METHANOLIC-AQUA EXTRACT (FRACTIONS) OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA ROOTS
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2023-09
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The study was carried to analyze the phytochemical constituents of the Senna didymobotrya roots. The
plant samples were extracted using methanol and water in the ratio of 9:1. The crude extract was disintegrated using
different solvents according to their polarity. The solvents used were chloroform, ethyl acetate, butanol and water
respectively. All the extracts were subjected to phytochemical study using standard procedures. From the study the
of crude extract of Senna didymobotrya was found to contain tannins, saponins, terpenoids, flavonoids, phenols,
alkaloids, steroidal rings but steroids were found to be absent. The presence of these important phytochemicals in
the plant roots is a scientific justification of the use of the plant in the traditional treatment against various diseases
affecting humans and animals. However, more research needs to be done to identify the specific compounds, there
structural formulas and their medicinal values.