GCMS PROFILES OF LEAF AND STEM EXTRACT OF STROBILANTHUS CILIATUS NEES
K. Shalini*, N. A. Aleykutty, Jyoti Harindran, M. Sujesh
ABSTRACT
Strobilanthes ciliatus, a therapeutically significant plant from the Acanthaceae family, has been traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-psoriatic properties. The present study aims to investigate the phytochemical composition of S. ciliatus through Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of different extracts. Petroleum ether and alcoholic extracts of the leaf, along with the alcoholic extract of the stem, were prepared and analyzed. The GC-MS profiling revealed a diverse range of bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, fatty acids, phenolics, and hydrocarbons. Key constituents identified include phytol, squalene, hexadecanoic acid, stigmasterol and octadecanoic acid—compounds known for their pharmacological relevance. This comprehensive chemical profiling supports the ethnopharmacological significance of S. ciliatus and provides a foundation for further research into its therapeutic applications and potential for drug development.
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