PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF ARTABOTRYS CRASSIFOLIUS HOOK.F. & THOMSON (ANNONACEAE JUSS.)
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the phytochemical constituents of Artabotrys crassifolius.
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Methods: The leaves and barks of Artabotrys crassifolius were extracted sequentially with hexane, chloroform and ethanol. The corresponding crude extracts obtained were then subjected to phytochemical screening.
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Results: The phytochemical analysis of crude extracts of Artabotrys crassifolius demonstrated the presence of alkaloids, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins and terpenoids.
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Conclusion: The chemical profile of these crude extracts can serve as a useful reference for further investigations in pharmacological activities of Artabotrys crassifolius.
Keywords
Phytochemical analysis, Artabotrys crassifolius, Annonaceae
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