Shubham Ukarande
Govt.college of Pharmacy,Aurangabad, India
Title: Phytochemical and Pharmacological studies of Trichodesma Indicum,(family:Boraginaceae)
Biography
Biography: Shubham Ukarande
Abstract
Trichodesma indica (Boraginaceae) aerial parts is commonly used in the traditional systems of medicine against various ailments like urinary tract disorders, skin irritations, worm disturbances, as a component in health tonic preparation etc. The present study gives first insight of anti-microbial, anthelmintic, anti-oxidant properties and preliminary phytochemical analysis of the aerial parts of Trichodesma indica. All the analysis was done according to standard protocols.The ethanolic extract produced significant anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anthelmintic properties in a dose-dependent manner. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, flavonoids, tannins and phenols that may be the reason for its biological properties. This paper reporting the medicinal property of Trichodesma indica aerial parts and the further procedures of identification and isolation of active principles are in progress.