Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Kalanchoe pinnata

Author: R. Rajini and S. Sujatha

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Abstract

Kalanchoe pinnata, commonly known as Ranakalli, which possesses various pharmacological activities like antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, urolithiatic and antidiabetic activity. Hence the study is carried out to determine the presence of various bioactive compounds in Kalanchoe pinnata. In the present study, the three solvent extract such as methanol, hexane and aqueous extract were used. The study shows that the plant possess alkaloids, phenol, glycosides, carbohydrates and also hexane, which is the most effective solvent extract than the other two. Hence, the plant Kalanchoe pinnata that possess excellent source of phytocompounds, can be used in the treatment of various ailments

Keywords

Kalanchoe pinnata, Phytochemical, aqueous extract, hexane

Conclusion

From this present study, it can be concluded that the hexane is the most effective solvent than other two extract. Also the plant possess various phytochemicals and also it possess lot of medicinal properties like anticancer, antidiabetic, etc. The study provides scientific evidence for the traditionally used medicinal plants

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How to cite this article

R. Rajini and S. Sujatha (2023). Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Kalanchoe pinnata. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(3): 889-891