Gc-ms analysis of n-hexane extract of roots of Aerva lanata (linn) juss. ex. schult. Susikumar S.1, Nartunai G.2, Ilavarasan R.3,* 1Research Scholar, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Regional Ayurveda Drug Development Institute, Recognized by University of Madras, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, A. A. Hospital Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106 2Research Officer, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Regional Ayurveda Drug Development Institute, Recognized by University of Madras, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, A. A. Hospital Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600106 3Assistant Director (S-4) In-charge, Captain Srinivasa Murthy Regional Ayurveda Drug Development Institute, Recognized by University of Madras, CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, A. A. Hospital Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai - 600 106 *Corresponding Author E-mail: arilavarasan@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 25 August, 2021. Abstract Context The roots of the plant Aerva lanata are extensively used in Indian System of Medicine to cure urinary stones, antidiabetic, diuretic and used as demulcent. Aim To investigate the phytoconstituents from the n-hexane extract of the roots of Aerva lanata using GC-MS analysis. Materials and Methods Roots of Aerva lanata was extracted by Soxhlet extraction method using n-hexane. The chromatogram was recorded by injecting the extract by splitless injection mode into the GC MS 5975 C Agilent equipped with a QP- 5000 (quadrupole) Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer. Results 23 phytoconstituents were identified by close matches with standard MS spectra and compared with NIST- 11 and WILEY library data from n-hexane extract. The major compounds reported are oleic acid (21.68%), y-sitosterol (10.67%), Stigmasterol (5.13%), 3-p,5-a-stigmast-7-en-3-ol (4.23%) and other constituents were found to be in traceable quantities. Conclusion GC-MS analysis of roots of Aerva lanata revealed certain interesting facts of presentation of various phytoconstituents. The presence of various phytoconstituents contributes to the medicinal activity of the plant. Top Keywords Y-Sitosterol, Sirupoolai, Astmabayda, Phytochemical analysis, Urinary stone. Top |