PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF SWEET LOTUS (Glinus lotoides L).

Dr. Manju Rakesh* and Dr. Neeta M Patil
Page No. 57-61

The main objectives of this study are to find out the presence of major phytochemical constituents in Glinus lotoides L. The standard methods were used to carry out the analysis of phytochemical constituents present in the plant. The plant found to contain carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, anthraquinones, saponins and coumarins. Powder microscopy of whole plant showed trichomes, epidermal hair, pitted vessels, tracheid’s, needle shaped Calcium oxalate crystals, fibres, vessel elements etc. TLC analysis of the ethanolic extract of whole plant revealed spots in visible light, UV light and iodine chamber. The extract was run along with alkaloid standard and the presence of alkaloid was confirmed. Alkaloids are secondary metabolites with enumerable pharmacological activities so the study open a way for further research in alkaloids in Glinus lotoides L. which might result in the discovery of new drugs.
Keywords: Glinus lotoides L., Phytoconstituents, TLC.