The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2019;8(6):299-302 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2019.8606
Qualitative, quantitative screening and antifungal study of Pittosporum floribundum Wight & Arn.
Abhay Jayprakash Gandhi1 , Shukla VJ2 , Acharya RN3
1. PhD Scholar, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
2. Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
3. Head, Department of Dravyaguna, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 22nd October, 2019 / Accepted: 7th December, 2019
Background: Pittosporum floribundum is an ethnomedicinal plant which has a numerous number of medicinal claims and it hasn’t been explored thoroughly. Various parts of plant used medicinally such as used in skin disorder, leprosy, etc. Aims: To explore different qualitative, quantitative and antifungal aspect of Pittosporum floribundum. Materials and methods: Different test were carried out to determine qualitative as well as quantitative parameter such as for the presence of protein, glycosides, alkaloids, carbohydrates, terpenoids, etc. Result & Discussion: The three extracts were taken for examination such as water, methanolic and hydroalcoholic. The study was carried out on Pittosporum bark and leaves and for every sample three extract were prepared. And every extract shows different results. Also, study reveals Pittosporum floribundum shows antifungal activity. Conclusion: The Pittosporum floribundum plant extracts could be used as an antifungal after comprehensive in vitro biological studies.
Pittosporum floribundum, antifungal activity, Phytochemical study.
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Gandhi AJ, Shukla VJ, Acharya RN. Qualitative, quantitative screening and antifungal study of Pittosporum floribundum Wight & Arn. . J Phytopharmacol 201 9 ; 8 ( 6):299 -302 .
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