Abstract
Phytochemical and pharmacognostic analysis and thin layer chromatography were carried out on the herb, Commelina benghalensis L. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phlobatannins, carbohydrates, tannins, glycosides, volatile oils, resins, balsams, flavonoids and saponins, while terpenes, sterols, anthorquinones and phenols were absent. The pharmacognostic analysis revealed moisture content of 11.60 %, ash value of 6.24%, water soluble extractive value of 22.45 %, alcohol soluble extractive value of 5.99% and acid insoluble ash of 1.21%. The thin layer chromatography development revealed three spots for hexane extract, six spots for ethyl acetate and five spots for methanol.
Recommended Citation
Ibrahim, Jemilat; Ajaegbu, Vivian Chioma; and Egharevba, Henry Omoregie
(2010)
"Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Analysis of Commelina benghalensis L.,"
Ethnobotanical Leaflets: Vol. 2010:
Iss.
5, Article 7.
Available at:
https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ebl/vol2010/iss5/7