Phytochemical Analysis of Polygonum amplexicaule Essential Oil from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutics & Pharmacology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Polygonum amplexicaule (Polygonaceae) is an herbal drug used to treat fractures, rheumatism, osteoporosis, muscle injuries and pain. It has also been reported to be effective to treat atherosclerosis and its antibiotic and antivirus effects. Methods: The plant Polygonum amplexicaule including leaves, stem, and flowers were extracted by hydro distillation method for 6 hours using Clevenger apparatus. Results: Total fifty one compounds were identified constituting 96.09% of the total oil. The main compounds was Geraniol (19.91%), β-Linalool (19.63), Citronellol (16.22%), 2-Methyl-6-hepten-1-ol (7.77%), Heptan-2-ol (5.66). Conclusion: The results data obtained in the present study suggest that an essential oil and whole plant possesses strong medicinal activities can be utilized for treatment of diseases.
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Kundan Prasad
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