Open access · Peer reviewed · No APCs
ORIGINAL ARTICLEPharmacognosy ResearchVol. 7 | Issue 3 | 2015 | pp. 237–241Open access
Extraction and elemental analysis of Coleus forskohlii extract
- 1*,
- 2,
- 1,
- 3
- 1 Department of Pharmacology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
- 2 Department of Pharmacology, MNR Medical College and Hospital, Fasalwadi
- 3 Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ordnance Factory Estate, Yeddumailaram, Telangana, India
Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Haritha Kanne
Department of Pharmacology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Email: kcharitha9@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2015 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
- Published:
- Jan 1, 2015
How to cite
Kanne, H., Burte, N. P., Prasanna, V., & Gujjula, R. (2015). Extraction and elemental analysis of Coleus forskohlii extract. Pharmacognosy Research, 7(3), 237–241. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-8490.157966
Abstract
Background
Coleus forskohlii Willd. is a popular traditional medicine used since ancient times for treatment of heart diseases, abdominal colic and respiratory disorders.
Objective
The aim of this study was to characterize the root extract of the medicinal plant Coleus forskohlii.
Materials and Methods
Dry roots of C. forskohlii were used to extract Forskolin using toluene as a solvent. Thus, obtained extract of C. forskohlii was standardized to 30% and used for further studies.
Results
The physical properties of the extract were analyzed through scanning electron microscopy analysis, while the characterization of root extract through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and element analysis. The morphological feature of the C. forskohlii extract showed a flake like structure and the XRD showed sulfur trioxide (SO3) and trimer of sulfur trioxide (S3O9). Through element analysis, elements such as carbon, oxygen, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous, and sulfur were identified. Carbon showed the highest weight of 75.49% in comparison to all other elements.
Keywords
Subject
Article metadata
| Title | Extraction and elemental analysis of Coleus forskohlii extract |
|---|---|
| Authors | Haritha Kanne; Narayan Pandurang Burte; V. Prasanna; Ravi Gujjula |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad; Department of Pharmacology, MNR Medical College and Hospital, Fasalwadi; Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Ordnance Factory Estate, Yeddumailaram, Telangana, India |
| Corresponding author | kcharitha9@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 7, Issue 3 (2015) |
Also in this issue
- Cassia fistula Linn: Potential candidate in the health managementpp. 217–224
- Review of clinical studies of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. and its isolated bioactive compoundspp. 225–236
- Quantitative analysis of the nutritional components in leaves and seeds of the Persian Moringa peregrina (Forssk.) Fioripp. 242–248
- Chemopreventive effect of methanolic extract of Azadirachta indica on experimental Trypanosoma brucei induced oxidative stress in dogspp. 249–258
- Study of colouring effect of herbal hair formulations on graying hairpp. 259–262
Readers Also Viewed
Effect of the Fractions of Coccinia grandis on Ethanol- Induced Cerebral Oxidative Stress in Rats
M. Umamaheswari, T. K. Chatterjee
Jan 1, 2009
Phytochemical Screening and Antioxidant Activity Evaluation of Selected Philippine Fruit Peels and Pulps
Mildred Dagcuta Pates, Angelo Mark Po Walag, Romeo M. Del Rosario
Aug 17, 2026
Impact of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Drug Therapy Optimization on Drug Related Problems Amongst Older Adult Patients: A Systematic Review
Jehath Syed, Christy Thomas, Bavneet Kaur
Oct 23, 2026