Bioactive Components of Two Wild Edible Therapeutic Plants of Clerodendrum, Commonly Practices in Home Remedy Prescription

Author: M. Neshwari Devi, S.R. Singh and M. Homeshwari Devi

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Abstract

The ongoing challenge lies in the bioactive components of therapeutic herbal plants, which not only play a crucial role in health care as therapeutic treatment and general wellness tonic but also contribute to preserving genetic diversity through chemo diversification. The free radical scavenging activity, along with the percentage of Alkaloid, Saponin, total Flavonoid content, total Phenol and Tannin were measured in this study. Further, mineral nutrient content was also conducted, focusing on major elements like Calcium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Magnesium, and trace elements comprising Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Sulfur. These components were chemically analyzed using standardized method viz., potassium by the flame photometer, phosphorous by the vanado – molybdate yellow method, and Sulfur with a spectrophotometer, and calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, and manganese were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The phytochemical analysis of the two test herbs Clerodendrum colebrookainum and Clerodendrum chinensis revealed the difference in the content of bioactive compounds viz., antioxidant, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, saponins, tannins. Variance also concurred in coping with minerals i.e., calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, iron, zinc, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. These constituents highlight the synergistic effects of the compounds. The presence of bioactive compounds in these medicinal plants supports their therapeutic potential. Identifying and estimating the therapeutic components and their synergistic or antagonistic actions, effects on organisms and impact on cell tissue and metabolic functions emphasize the growing need for further research and development in medicinal plant-based industries

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Clerodendrum, Phytochemicals, Minerals, home remedy prescription

Conclusion

The present investigation vividly revealed that the Clerodendrum colebrookianum and Clerodendrum chinensis have unique medicinal value with high phytochemicals and minerals which can be utilized to treat numerous dreadful diseases and be explored for use in consumption in pharmaceutical, in cosmetic industries, and chemo diversity conservation. Eventually, make a proposition to the prestigious C. colebrookianum and C. chinensis for plantations in suitable region for sustainable development, the way of right utilization of resources without compromising future users. Furthermore, consequent to the high phytochemicals and mineral content, the Clerodendrum may be used as a compulsive resource of potential sources for useful food in a daily diet and needful drugs. Studies in depth are highly needed for full exploration of plantation, harvest, postharvest, and storage of products for enhancement of standardization of phytochemicals

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M. Neshwari Devi, S.R. Singh and M. Homeshwari Devi (2024). Bioactive Components of Two Wild Edible Therapeutic Plants of Clerodendrum, Commonly Practices in Home Remedy Prescription. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(11): 122-126