Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical and Fluorescence analysis of the plant Bougainvillea spectabilis (Willd.)

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate the Phytochemical, Pharmacognostical, Fluorescence analysis and heavy metal testing of the plant Bougainvillea spectabilis (WILLD.). Methods: The plant powder was extracted with different solvents such as petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, ethanol, and water. The different extracts were tested qualitatively for the identification of various phytochemical constituents. The plant powder was subjected to fluorescence analysis in daylight and in ultraviolet-light (254 nm and 365 nm) and heavy metal testing. Results: Water soluble extractive value was found to be higher than ethanol, Ethyl acetate, chloroform and petroleum ether. The total ash values were found to be higher followed by water soluble ash and acid insoluble ash. From the phytochemical screening result showed the presence of various phytochemical constituents such as alkaloid, glycoside, Carbohydrate, Flavonoids, Saponins, Terpenoids, Taninns and phytosterols. Fluorescence analysis of leaf powder of Bougainvillea spectabilis showed characteristic coloration with various chemicals. The presence of heavy metals like cobalt, mercury, nickel, silver and zinc were found negative. Conclusion: Thus the bioactive natural products in leaf extracts of Bougainvillea spectabilis can be used in the development of new pharmaceuticals that enhances therapeutic use.

Evaluation of Antiulcer Potential of <i>Bougainvillea spectabilis</i> Extracts on Cysteamine Hydrochloride-Induced Duodenal Ulceration in Rats

“…This may be because, in comparison to the aqueous extract, the ethanolic B. spectabilis extract contains more flavonoids and saponins, giving it a distinct advantage. [25] The existing research, however, fails to elucidate the specific constituents or mechanisms by which the B. spectabilis plant reduces the progression of duodenal ulcers. Research on gross anatomy and histology has demonstrated, to a certain degree, the efficacy of both the standard and ethanolic extracts in restoring the structure of the stomach and duodenum.…”

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“…The ash value, extractive value, and loss on drying (LOD) of the drug were assessed using the method provided in the British Pharmacopoeia [15] for physicochemical investigations. The method developed by Kokoshi et al and Das et al [16,17] was used to analyze the fluorescence of powdered drugs. A 1mg powder drug was placed on a microslide and subjected to UV and daylight to study the drug's luminous properties.…”