Abstract
In order to explore the medicinal values of plant species like Berberis lyceum and Justicia adhatoda, a study was conducted to analyze roots, leaves and fruits of both plant species for identification of various organic compounds. Chemical analysis as well as identification of organic compounds by chromatographic techniques were carried out. Results indicates that both plant species contained Proteins, Sugars, Lipids, Vitamin C, Sodium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, and Zinc.Whereas the alkaloids like Palmatine, Berberine, Vasicine and Vasicinone were also found in leaves and roots of these plant species. However, it was observed that roots of both plant species contained higher concentrations of these chemical compounds as compared to fruits and leaves except sugar and vitamin C those were high in fruits. Furthermore presence of such bioactive compounds in Berberis lyceum and Justicia adhatoda indicated their importance in the form of local medicines. This experiment will help to increase the importance of new raw material found in these plant species and their demand in the market will be increased in the future. The extract of roots and fruits of these plant species are being used against various infections and diseases in rural population of subcontinent since many centuries.
Recommended Citation
Gulfraz, M.; Arshad, M.; Nayyer, N.; Kanwal, N.; and Nisar, U.
(2004)
"Investigation for Bioactive Compounds of Berberis Lyceum Royle and Justicia Adhatoda L.,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2004:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2004/iss1/5