Phytochemical analysis of the leaf extract of Terminalia catappa L.
Shikha Mandloi*, Renu Mishra*, Ranjana Verma**, Shubhangi Mugal** and Rajshree S.*
*Department of Botany &Microbiology, Sri Sathya Sai College for Women, Bhopal **Department of Botany, SNGGPG College, Bhopal (India)
ABSTRACT
The present study involves extraction and phytochemical investigation of Terminalia catappa L. belonging to the family Combretaceae, for its medicinal value. A qualitative phytochemical analysis of four solvent extract methanol, ethanol, petroleum ether and acetone was performed for the presence of carbohydrate, protein, starch, steroid, glycosides, alkaloids, saponins and amino acids. Observation revealed the presence of maximum biological compounds in methanol extract. Therefore, leaf extract of this plant serve as a good source of useful drugs.