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Original ArticlePharmacognosy ResearchVol. 8 | Issue 1 | 2016 | pp. 16–21Open access
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Content in Moringa oleifera Lam and Ocimum tenuiflorum L.
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Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Sangeeta Sankhalkar
Department of Botany, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao, Goa, India
Email: sgs001@chowgules.ac.in
Copyright: © 2016 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
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- Jan 1, 2016
How to cite
Sankhalkar, S., & Vernekar, V. (2016). Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Content in Moringa oleifera Lam and Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Pharmacognosy Research, 8(1), 16–21. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-8490.171095
Abstract
Background
Number of secondary compounds is produced by plants as natural antioxidants. Moringa oleifera Lam. and Ocimum tenuiflorum L. are known for their wide applications in food and pharmaceutical industry.
Objective
To compare phenolic and flavonoid content in M. oleifera Lam and O. tenuiflorum L. by quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Materials and Methods
Phenolic and flavonoid content were studied spectrophotometrically and by paper chromatography in M. oleifera Lam. and O. tenuiflorum L.
Results
Higher phenolic and flavonoid content were observed in Moringa leaf and flower. Ocimum flower showed higher phenolic content and low flavonoid in comparison to Moringa. Flavonoids such as biflavonyl, flavones, glycosylflavones, and kaempferol were identified by paper chromatography. Phytochemical analysis for flavonoid, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, reducing sugars, and anthraquinones were tested positive for Moringa and Ocimum leaf as well as flower.
Conclusions
In the present study higher phenolic and flavonoid content, indicated the natural antioxidant nature of Moringa and Ocimum signifying their medicinal importance.
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Article metadata
| Title | Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Content in Moringa oleifera Lam and Ocimum tenuiflorum L. |
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| Authors | Sangeeta Sankhalkar; Vrunda Vernekar |
| Affiliations | Department of Botany, Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, Margao, Goa, India |
| Corresponding author | sgs001@chowgules.ac.in |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 8, Issue 1 (2016) |
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