STUDY OF COMPARATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF CHLOROPHYTUM BORIVILIANUM EXTRACT
Govind Kumar, Bhushan Kumar Korde, B. K. Dubey
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the comparative phytochemical analysis of Chlorophytum borivilianum (Safed Musli) extracts obtained through hydroalcoholic and aqueous methods. The extractive values indicate a higher yield in the aqueous extract (8.6%) compared to the hydroalcoholic extract (5.2%). Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, phenols, flavonoids, diterpenes, and saponins in both extracts, with differences in the concentrations of these compounds. The hydroalcoholic extract exhibited higher levels of phenols and flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In contrast, the aqueous extract showed a higher concentration of saponins, which are associated with immune-boosting and cholesterol-lowering effects. The total phenolic content was significantly greater in the hydroalcoholic extract (0.541 GAE mg/100mg) compared to the aqueous extract (0.162 GAE mg/100mg), and the flavonoid content was also higher in the hydroalcoholic extract (0.614 Quercetin equivalent mg/100mg) than in the aqueous extract (0.347 Quercetin equivalent mg/100mg). These findings highlight the variations in the chemical composition of Chlorophytum borivilianum extracts and suggest that different extraction methods may yield extracts with distinct pharmacological properties.
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