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Qualitative phytochemical analysis of Curcuma longa root extract
Science Archives (ISSN: 2582-6697) • 2023
Publication Information
Authors
Yasmeen O. Zhran ¹✉, Yassmin A. Ramadan¹, Ayman S. Farid ², Abubakr M. El-Mahmoudy¹
Keywords
Active Groups, Phytochemical Screening, Curcuma longa rhizomes, Medicinal Plant.
Journal
Science Archives (ISSN: 2582-6697)
Publisher
MD International Publishing (MDIP)
Volume
4
Issue
2
Pages
162-169
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
The active group (s) content of Curcuma longa rhizomes (CLR) makes it a medicinal plant with a reasonable therapeutic potential.
Therefore, in this study, we attempted to clarify these groups using standard preliminary phytochemical screening tests. Results
revealed detection of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Carbohydrates, Cardiac Glycoside(s), Saponin, Gallo-tannins, or Catecho-Tannins
(hydrolysable or condensed), respectively, Flavonoids, Resins, Steroids, Fixed oils, and Protein compounds. Anthraquinones,
Gums or Mucilage and Terpenoids were not noticeable. Phlobatannins content is suspect. These findings may prove CLR is a rich
source of active groups, suggesting that it may be a nutraceutical-based medicine in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Therefore, in this study, we attempted to clarify these groups using standard preliminary phytochemical screening tests. Results
revealed detection of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Carbohydrates, Cardiac Glycoside(s), Saponin, Gallo-tannins, or Catecho-Tannins
(hydrolysable or condensed), respectively, Flavonoids, Resins, Steroids, Fixed oils, and Protein compounds. Anthraquinones,
Gums or Mucilage and Terpenoids were not noticeable. Phlobatannins content is suspect. These findings may prove CLR is a rich
source of active groups, suggesting that it may be a nutraceutical-based medicine in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.