Abstract

EXTRACTION- PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF SPATHODEA CHAMPANULATA LEAVES

K. Sai Priyanka*, A. Sree Gayatri and Sadhe Amala

ABSTRACT

Spathodea campanulate is plant species under the family of Bignoniaceae. It is commonly known as African tulip tree, which has been used as laxative, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-epileptic. The endeavor of the study was to quantify, isolate and phytochemical and biological screening. Extraction was carried by maceration using acetone. The mixture of individual components from the extract is identified in accordance with Rf values. In this study acetonic extract was used to measure flavonoid content, tannin content, phenolic content, anti-bacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and anthelminthic activities.

Keywords: Spathodea, Inflammatory, Flavonoid, Tannin.