Abstract

PRELIMINARY PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF SYZYGIUM JAMBOLANUM LEAVES

K. Sunitha* and Nasreen Begum

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Abstract

The phytochemical screening of the plants with medicinal value is of great importance and has significance in pharmaceutical companies and research institutes as well for the production of the drugs for healing different ailments. The present investigation dealt with the screening of phytoconstituents of the leaves of Syzygium jambolanum belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The results showed the presence of phytochemical constituents in the methanol extracts of Syzygium jambolanum leaves and it provides an evidence for their use in the folklore medicine for the treatment of various diseases. More such work is to be done to evaluate the exact mechanism of action of the extracts. The results obtained in this study indicate that phytochemical compounds are the bioactive constituents and this tropical plant Syzygium jambolanum leaves are proving to be a valuable reservoir of bioactive compounds of potential health benefits. More research is needed to fully explain the actions of these phytochemical compounds in the human body.

Keywords: Phytochemical screening, Syzygium jambolanum leaves, Methanol Extract.