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Phytochemical Screening of Leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Baker ex HeyneBy B Amala, T. V. Poonguzhali
Abstract: AbstractPhytochemicals are responsible for medicinal activity of plant species. Hence in the present study preliminary phytochemical screening of medicinal plant Peltophorum pterocarpum was carried out. Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant confirm the presence of various secondary metabolites like saponins, terpenoids, steroids, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, coumarins etc. Phytochemical have ability for curing various ailments and possess otential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–20 Read article →
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In Vitro Studies on α-Amylase Inhibitory Activity of the Leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum (DC.) Baker ex HeyneBy B Amala, Poonguzhali TV
Abstract: AbstractThe present investigation evaluates the in vitro anti-diabetic activity of ethanolic extract of leaves of Peltophorum pterocarpum by α- amylase enzyme inhibitory activity. Besides, this qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant was carried out. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract revealed that the presence of different types of compounds including flavonoids and steroids. The α-amylase inhibitory activity of ethanolic extract showed concentration dependent manner. Hence, α-amylase enzyme inhibition may be …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 16–20 Read article →