Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS LINN FLOWER EXTRACT

Aishwarya Kudtarkar M.*, Dr. Karmvir

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Abstract

Goal of the present investigation to screen the numerous phytochemicals from the hydro-ethanolic extracts of flowers of Calendula Officinalis Linn. Pot Marigold is one of the most known synonyms, and belongs to the Asteraceae family subject for many chemical profiling and therapeutic assessments. Chemical investigations mainly focused on the existence of various compound classes. The flower which is reported with a various pharmacological and therapeutic functions encompassing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, as well as reported with tumor reducing potential, therapeutic properties include analgesic (painrelieving), anthelmintic (anti-parasitic), antibacterial, antiemetic (prevents nausea), antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic (feverreducing), antiseptic, antispasmodic (relieves muscle spasms), antiviral, astringent, bitter tonic, candidicidal (anti-Candida), cardiotonic (heartstrengthening), carminative (relieves gas), cholagogue (promotes bile flow), and dermagenic (skin-healing). etc. In this research work, we have focused on preliminary qualitative phytochemical screening and were found to contain various secondary metabolites by referring standard procedures and analytical technique like carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, amino acids, glycosides and saponins compounds are present. These elements having potential application as a medicinal agent.

Keywords: Calendula Officinalis Linn, alkaloids, glycosides, extract, and phytochemical.