Phytochemicaland proximate analyses and thin layer chromatography fingerprinting of the aerial part of Chenopodium ambrosioides Linn. (Chenopodiaceae)

Dynamic Chiropractic

关键词: Chenopodium ambrosioides;    secondary metabolites;    thin layer chromatography;    pharmacognostic analysis;    antimalaria;    Mexican tea;    ash value.;   

DOI  :  10.5897/JMPR11.201

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: MPA Media

【 摘 要 】

The aerial part ofChenopodium ambrosioidesL., reputable for the treatment of malaria and diabetes in Nigeria, was qualitatively screened for the presence of secondary metabolites using standard methods. Some proximate parameters were also determined. The result of the phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, tannins, saponins, flavonoids, terpenes, sterols,cardenolide aglycone, volatile oils and carbohydrates. The proximate analysis revealed moisture content of 10.90%, total ash value of 14.65%, acid-insoluble ash value of 3.05%, water-soluble ash of 6.25%, water-soluble extractive value of 3.18% and alcohol-soluble extractive value of 13.20%. The thin layer chromatography fingerprinting and phytochemical screening revealed several chemical components, which could be isolated from the plant. This study shows thatC. ambrosioidesis a potential drug plant considering the rich phytochemical and proximate pharmacognostic profile of the aerial part, hence its folkloric uses. The result of this study is the first of its kind on the Nigerian species of this plant drug, and is informative for standardization and monograph development of this herbal plant.

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