Article Id:JPRS-PP-00003397 Title:Preliminary phytochemical screening of Semecarpus anacardium nut milk extract – A Siddha drug Category:Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Section:Research Article
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Aim: The aim of the present study was to screen the phytochemicals present in the Semecarpus anacardium nut milk extract- a siddha formulated drug used for various ailments. Materials and Methods: S. anacardium nut milk extract was subjected to screening of various plant constituents. Results: S. anacardium nut milk extract contains alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, carbohydrates, phenols, triterpenoids, and phytosterols. Conclusion:These phytochemicals may be responsible for curing various diseases.
1 Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
2 Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India,
3,6 Department of Zoology, University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,
4,5 Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University, Dental Campus) Central Research Laboratory, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author: Dr. R. Sunadaram, Department of Biochemistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai – 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India