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Author:
Shahbaz Khan , Dr. Jitendra Kumar Malik
Shahbaz Khan

Published Date: 02-Apr, 2023

Keywords: physiochemical, Mahuwa, Sapotaceae, Leaves,Phytochemistry

Abstract:
Mahuwa, also known as Madhuca longifolia (L.) J. F. Macbr., is a member of the Sapotaceae family. There are a number of medicinal applications for the powdered leaves. Although leaves are used, there has been no concerted effort to investigate them. When considering the potential medicinal value of a plant part, pharmacognosy is a useful starting point. Several physiochemical metrics and phytochemical screening investigations were planned for this study of Madhuca longifolia. Ethanolic extracts were analysed for a variety of phytochemicals in an initial phytochemical screen; they included alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, saponin, carbohydrates, proteins, flavonoids, and tannins. This study used ash value, fluorescence analysis, and thin layer chromatography on the leaves extract to show that the drug can be quickly identified, which is especially useful when dealing with powdered forms and contributes to the establishment of Pharmacopoeial standards for the designated plant.

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