Journal of
Pharmacology & Clinical Research
ISSN: 2473-5574
Research Article
Volume 4 Issue 5 - December 2017
DOI: 10.19080/JPCR.2017.04.555646
J of Pharmacol & Clin Res
Copyright © All rights are reserved by Ashish Sarkar
Effects on Plant Metabolites of Bauhinia
Purpurea Linn
Ashish Sarkar*
1
, LP Singh
1
, VD Tripathi
2
and Garima Mishra
3
1Institute of Pharmacy, HCPG College, India
2Sagar Institute of Technology, India
3Department of Pharmaceutical science, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, India
Submission: December 12, 2017; Published: December 19, 2017
*Corresponding author: Ashish Sarkar, Institute of Pharmacy, HCPG College, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Tel: ;
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Introduction
The plant is popular in India, bark was reported as anti
mycobacterial, antimalarial, antifungal, cytotoxic and anti-
inflammatory activities. The leaves were reported to possess
antinociceptive, anti inflammatory and antipyretic properties,
while the stem was found to have anti-diabetic and adrenergic
properties, Bauhinia statins, isolated from leaves and bark was
reported to inhibit human cancer cell [5-8]. Bauhinia Purpurea
linn widely distributed in Himalayan region of India [9-13].
Traditionally Bauhinia Purpurea linn are intended to use for
the treatment of numerous activity namely diarrhea, ulcers,
enlarge cervical glands, goiter, scrofulous tumors etc. Bauhinia
Purpurea linn extracts was scientifically documented for its
antinociceptive, antidiarrhoeal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
anticancer, antipyretic, antimalarial, antimycobacterial,
antifungal, anti-diabetics and anti-diarrheal activity etc [14-17].
Inflammatory and arthritis activity of ethanolic extract of
Bauhinia Purpurea bark was previously reported. Bauhinia
Purpurea linn contains various types of phytochemicals like
polyphenols and flavanoids which area responsible for anti-
inflammatory and antiarthritis activity. The constituents of
a various medicinal plants may fluctuate while changing in
atmosphere and time of collection. Because the plant extracts
are used all seasons, it was intended to study changes of
chemical constituents if any found while changing season and
reason. The samples for this study were collected in summer,
monsoon and winter during 2013. Similarly for observing
changes in geographical conditions plants samples are collected
from Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh [18-20].
Materials and Methods
For present study the fresh leaves of Bauhinia Purpurea
linn was selected. The plant was authenticated by Dr. NK Dubey,
Department of Botany, Banaras Hindu University, and Varanasi
(U.P.). The dried leaves were reduced to powder and stored
moisture free environment till use.
Preparation of Extracts
Approximately 1 Kg of Bauhinia Purpurea linn leaves of
the plant were packed in soxhlet apparatus and successively
extracted with petroleum ether, hydroalcohol and water
separately, till the completion of the extraction. The extract was
filtered on hot condition further distillation is carried out for
removal of solvent completely; samples are dried in a desiccator
for removal of moisture and further use.
Determination of Total Phenol Content
Polyphenol content was determined spectrophotometrically.
1.0 ml of prepared extract were reacted with Folin- Ciocalteu
reagent for oxidation, during reaction 1.8 ml of sodium
Abstract
Bauhinia purpurea Linn is an ornamental plant found throughout the globe known as khairwal in Hindi having high therapeutic value in
Ayurvedic preparations [1]. Numerous types of biological activities are attributed to bauhinia species. B. Purpurea Linn is an important species
used to treat many ailments in traditional system of medicine [2]. The plant is useful in diarrhoea, pain, rheumatism, inflammation, cancer and
many more medicinal perpuse [3,4]. Since the plant is used in various formulations commonly, its quality and quantity is a prime importance.
Current study deals with the changes of chemical constituents due to different factors. The findings of the study suggested that Hydroalcoholic
extracts contains strong phytochemical activity while changing different parameters.
Keywords: Bauhinia Purpurea Linn; Hydro Alcoholic; Chemical Constituents; Antioxidant Activity
J of Pharmacol & Clin Res 4(5): JPCR.MS.ID. 555646 (2017) 001