Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 1

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Macroscopic Analysis of Ficus dalhousiae Miq

1Department of Pharmacology, Himalayan University, Naharlagun, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

3Anwarul Uloom College of Pharmacy, New Mallepally, Hyderabad-500001, Telangana, India

2Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Oriental College of Pharmacy, Sector 2, Plot 3, 4, 5 Sanpada (E), Navi Mumbai

Abstract

The present study was designed to carry out preliminary phytochemical screening of different parts (aerial roots, leaves, and stem bark) of Ficus dalhousiae Miq (Moraceae). The aqueous extracts of the plant revealed the presence of phytoconstituents like alkaloids, carbohydrates, flavanoids, and terpenoids in the, stem bark and leaves. Sterols, tannins and phenols were present in aerial roots. The macroscopic study of the plant was also conducted which provided information for identification and characterization of this plant from the allied species.

Keywords

Ficus dalhousiae, Moraceae, Phytochemical screening