Phytochemical constituents vis-a-vis histochemical localization of forskolin in a medicinal plant Coleus forskohlii Briq.

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关键词: Coleus forskohlii;    phytochemical constituents;    forskolin;    histochemical localization.;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MPA Media

【 摘 要 】

Tannins, phlobatannins, saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, cardiac glycosides and alkaloids distribution inColeus forskohliibelonging to the family Lamiaceae a well known medicinal plant in India was examined. Qualitative analysis carried out on this plant shows that terpenoids, tannins, flavonoids, phlobatannins, saponins and cardiac glycosides were present inC. forskohlii. The phytochemical constituents with respect to the role of this plant in traditional medicine treatment have well been established. Forskolin, a diterpene compound is the active principle of theC. forskohlii. Histochemical test was done to locate the forskolin in roots and tubers ofC. forskohlii. Forskolin was found in the cells of cork, cortex, medullary rays and xylem in roots and tubers ofC. forskohlii.These yellowish and reddish-brown masses are of diagnostic importance for this drug plant and can be used for its characterization.

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