Qualitative and Quantitative Phytochemical analysis of Moringa concanensis Nimmo

Abstract

Moringa concanensis Nimmo (Moringaceae) is an important medicinal plant. The present study deals with the analysis of Phytochemical constituents by qualitative and quantitative analysis of Moringa concanensis leaves, flowers and seeds were done using methanol extract. Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, protein and amino acids were analysed. Phenol and saponin were present in only methanol extracts of leaves and flowers. Steroids, anthroquinone, tannin, oils and resins were absent in the extract. Quantitative analysis were also conducted to determine the amount of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenol and carbohydrate.