The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2021;10(5):409-414 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2021.10521

Research Article

Expanding the TLC studies on the unexplored medicinal plant Reinwartdtia indica

Pooja Saklani¹ , Pawan Singh Rana¹ , Priya Rawat¹ , Chandresh Chandel¹

Pooja Saklani,Pawan Singh Rana,Priya Rawat,Chandresh Chandel

1. Department of Biotechnology, HNB Garhwal University, Uttarakhand, India

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Received: 7th August, 2021 / Accepted: 5th September, 2021

Abstract

The current study is an extension of our previously published work focused on TLC profiling of various extracts if Reinwardtia indica. In the previous report, we have shown that R. indica contains a vast spectrum of compounds that can find their role in novel drug development. Further, here we present quantitative reports of these important phytochemical compounds and their TLC profiling. The plant samples of R. indica were collected from Bugani village, Srinagar Garhwal, and crushed to powder. The plant powder was used as it is for quantitative analysis while extraction was carried out in four different solvents for TLC profiling. Results of the quantitative analysis showed a considerable amount of phenolics, saponins, flavonoids, alkaloids, and steroids. TLC profiling suggests the presence of more than single metabolites among all the groups that can be further exploited for novel drug formulations. Overall, the present study adds further scientific shreds of evidence to the acclaimed medicinal potential of R. indica. Therefore, the baseline data generated so far can be the basis of advanced research on this unexplored and underutilized plant.