Phytochemical analysis of the methanol extract of root bark of Hiptage benghalensis (L.) Kurz

Lalnundanga , Lalchawimawii Ngente, R. Lalrinkima

Science Vision 12 (1), 8-10 | Published on 31 March 2012 |

Abstract

Extraction of the root bark of Hiptage benghalensis was done with Soxhlet apparatus using methanol by hot continuous extraction for 35 hrs. The extract was concentrated and dried using rotary vacuum evaporator and the extracts were used for testing the phytochemical content. The preliminary phytochemical group test revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins and reducing sugars.

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