Extraction, isolation and identification of bioactive compound from extract of Euphorbia thymifolia Linn

K. G. Bhutkar; A. Balasubramaniam

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS9.13372

Authors

K. G. Bhutkar School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Studies (VISTAS), Vels University, Chennai-600117, Tamil Nadu, India.
A. Balasubramaniam School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Studies (VISTAS), Vels University, Chennai-600117, Tamil Nadu, India.

Keywords:

Extraction, Isolation, Bioactive Compound, Euphorbia thymifolia Linn

Abstract

Natural products are stored in plants, animals, and microorganisms, which are referred to as "natural sources generating compounds." Strong therapeutic substances are developed with the help of medicinal plants. As a source of several beneficial secondary metabolites that work as a plant's defensive system against predators including microorganisms, insects, and herbivores and have been shown to be potentially active chemicals, plant-based medicines provide a significant addition to current treatments. Common names for Euphorbia Thymifolia Linn (E. Thymifolia) include "duddi" and "Laghu didhika" and "Raktavindaka," respectively, in Sanskrit. It is a member of the Euphorbiceae family. This plant is used as a diuretic, laxative, and thermogenic. It is bitter, acrid, and sweet. This plant is commonly used in ayurveda to treat a variety of illnesses, including leprosy, helminthiasis, and ringworm skin infections. The current study's objective is to analyze the entire E. thymifolia Linn plant in order to isolate and identify bioactive components and determine its phytochemical profile. An established test technique that is documented in the literature was used to determine the qualitative analysis of different phytochemical elements. From a methanolic extract of E. thymifolia, a bioactive component was isolated and characterized.

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