Author(s):
Amritha Dev Sudevan, Akila E, Narayana Swamy V B
Email(s):
amr97devsudevan@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00014 
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Amritha Dev Sudevan1*, Akila E2, Narayana Swamy V B1
1Department of Pharmacognosy, R R College of Pharmacy, Chikkabhanavara, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
2Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Banglore-27, Karnataka, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Basella rubra leaf extracts have been evaluated in the current study using histological analysis, physiological assessment, phytochemical screening, total phenolic content, total flavonoid content. Basella rubra extracts in ethanol, aqueous, chloroform, and pet ether were made. The presence of sugars, proteins, amino acids, glycosides like saponin and flavonoids, tannins, phenols, alkaloids, and steroids are revealed by phytochemical analysis. Androgenic, antiulcer, antioxidant, cytotoxic, antibacterial activity, anti-inflammatory, central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, nephroprotective, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antiviral, hepatoprotective, sleep inducing, and wound healing properties are among Basella rubra's major biological activities. In addition to these uses, the plant has important ethnomedical significance.
Cite this article:
Amritha Dev Sudevan, Akila E, Narayana Swamy V B. Pharmacognostic, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Evaluation of The Leaves of Basella rubra Linn. (Basellaceae). Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024; 16(2):73-7. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00014
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Amritha Dev Sudevan, Akila E, Narayana Swamy V B. Pharmacognostic, Physicochemical and Phytochemical Evaluation of The Leaves of Basella rubra Linn. (Basellaceae). Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024; 16(2):73-7. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00014 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-16-2-3
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