Changes in Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Composition in Oil Seeds of Gundelia tournefortii L. | Chapter 10 | Innovations in Biological Science Vol. 1

 This study identifies the fatty acids phytoconstituents present in the Gundelia tournefortii seeds using GC-MS analysis.  The compounds found in Gundelia may be proved to have several pharmacological effects. It is reported to have anti-parasite antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antiseptic and emetic effects and hypolipemic activities blood purifier. Among the fatty acids analyzed, the relative percentage of Linoleic acid methyl ester was high in oil seeds of G.tournefortii (43.98%). The other components showed a higher percentage Oleic acid methyl ester (28.29%), Palmitic acid methyl ester (13.42%) and 8-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester (6.89%). Type of GC-MS analysis is the first step towards understanding the nature of active principles in this medicinal plant and will be helpful for further detailed study, as well as gives a clear picture about the pharmaceutical value of that plant and their diversity and detailed photochemistry it may add new knowledge to the information in the traditional medical systems.

Author(s) Details:

Sahar AA Malik Al Saadi,
Department of Biology, College of Science, Basrah University, Iraq.

Karzan Omer Qader,
Department of Biology, College of Science, Sulaimani University, Iraq.

Tariq Omer Hassan,
Bakrajo Technical Institute, Sulaimani, Iraq.

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Study about Phytochemical Evaluation of Eupatorium glandulosum | Chapter 9 | Novel Aspects on Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 6

 This affiliate highlights about hide of the plant to confirm the vicinity of a large number of subordinate metabolites. Eupatorium glandulosum (E. glandulosum) is a useful curative plant belongs to the family Asteraceae. The phytochemical study of Eupatorium glandulosum extract shows the presence of various elements like flavanoids, alkaloids, phenolic, glycosides, tannins, saponins and glycosides.Alcohol, ethyl acetate, and chloroform were secondhand as solvents in the Soxhlet form to extract the chemical elements of E. glandulosum. The extracts underwent preliminary phytochemical reasoning for carbohydrates, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins as well as physiochemical limit testing. The all-inclusive phytochemical study of E. glandulosum's total phenol and total flavonoid content was carried out utilizing standard procedures.The phytochemical study of three different firm extracts of E. glandulosum showed differing compounds. All extracts revealed the presence of subordinate metabolites. The physiochemical constituents to a degree total ash, acid-mysterious ash, and water-dissolved ash were establish to be 14.25% (w/w), 5% (w/w), and 7.30% (w/w), individually. The initial phytochemical study verified the ghost of sugars, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. The flavonoid content of the plant extracts was found expected in the descending order ethyl acetate >intoxicating >chloroform and the phenolic content was raise to be intoxicating >ethyl acetate >chloroform.The estimation of phenolic and flavonoid content of the three extracts presented greater aggregation of phenols and flavonoids in the plant extract. The obtained results interpreted the presence of likely phytoconstituents, potential usefulness and substantiated the traditional uses.

Author(s) Details:

M. Silpa,
Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

Suresh Joghee,
Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

G. Haripriya,
Department of Pharmacognosy, JSS College of Pharmacy, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

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A Brief Overview on Chamomile | Chapter 8 | Current Overview on Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 1

 Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) is a well-known spice and herb secondhand all over the globe. They include flavonoids and hydroxycinnamates, both of that have the potential to benefit human health. This item provides a brief overview of the healing benefits, as well as anatomy and cultivation practices. Because chamomile has a wealth of open products, facts on the chemical elements of essential oils and plant parts, in addition to their pharmacological effects, is determined. Chamomile is primarily used as an antagonistic-inflammatory and antiseptic, in addition to an antispasmodic and mild sudorific. Chamomile preparations are usual to treat a wide range of human questions, including hay fever, swelling, muscular spasms, menstrual disorders, inability to sleep soundly, ulcers, wounds, gastrointestinal disorders, rheumatic pain, and hemorrhoids. In children, skilled are rarely aftereffects. Children who are allergic to irritant, asters, or chrysanthemums should prevent chamomile. According to the researchers, the pharmacological activity of German chamomile is generally related to allure essential oils. Chamomile's active ingredients maybe altered by incidental factors and circumstances.

Author(s) Details:

Sachin Aglawe,
Rashtrasant Janardhan Swami College of Pharmacy, Kokamthan, Tal- Kopargaon, Dist- Ahmednagar, India.

Amol Gayke,
S. N. D. College of Pharmacy, Babhulgaon, Tal: Yeola, Dist: Nashik-423401, India.

Kavita Sharma,
S. N. D. College of Pharmacy, Babhulgaon, Tal: Yeola, Dist: Nashik-423401, India.

Deven Aspalani,
Dr. Kolpe Institute of Pharmacy, Kolpewadi, Tal-Kopargaon, Dist- Ahmednagar, India.

Chandrashekar Wake,
Dr. Kolpe Institute of Pharmacy, Kolpewadi, Tal-Kopargaon, Dist- Ahmednagar, India.

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