QUALITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACTS OF TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA STEM AND LANTANA CAMARA FLOWER

Abstract

Tinospora cordifolia and Lantana camara are well known for their versatile medicinal properties. Qualitative phytochemical screening of these two plant species were carried out in the present study. Four solvents viz; water, ethanol, chloroform and petroleum ether were used to obtain extracts of whole plant. The extracts were subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening using standard procedures. Results revealed the presence of glycosides, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, steroids and terpenoids. The presence of these secondary metabolites signifies the potential of these medicinal plants as a source of therapeutic agent.