Major Phytochemicals of Three Common Medicinal Edibles of Himachal Pradesh
Dhiraj S. Rawat* 1 , Sheetal1 and Anjna D. Kharwal2
1Department of Biosciences, Himachal Pradesh University-Shimla - 171005 2Department of Botany, Post Graduate College, Dharamshala - 176215 *Corrosponding Author- rawatdhirajhpu@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the phytochemical profiles of three medicinal edibles, namely Urtica dioica, Murraya koenigii and Bauhinia variegata using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry GC-MS analysis. The selected plants are traditionally used in various cultures for their therapeutic properties. The plant samples were collected from the selected locations of Himachal Pradesh. The GC-MS analysis revealed a diverse range of bioactive compounds which are known for their potential medicinal benefits. Some of the major compounds includes Phytol, Koenimbin, Hexadecanoic acid, Mahanimbine, µ§-Bisabolene, Heptacosane etc. The findings suggest that these plants possess significant phytochemical diversity which may contribute to their traditional medicinal uses. This research underscores the potential for further exploration of these ethnomedicinal edibles as sources of new pharmaceuticals and natural products.