Physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies on the fruits of “Shivalingi” [Diplocyclos palmatus (Linn.) Jeffrey]

Authors

  • Venkateshwarlu G N A D R I, G C P Annexe, Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar Bangalore - 560011
  • Shanta T R
  • Shiddamallayya N
  • Ramarao V
  • Kishore K R
  • Giri S K
  • Sridhar B N
  • Pavan Kumar S

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v2i1.57

Keywords:

Diplocyclos palmatus, Physicochemical studies, phytochemical constituents, Ayurveda, Shivalingi, TLC

Abstract

Shivalingi (Diplocyclos palmatus Linn.) is a lesser heard medicinal plant of Ayurveda with the fruits having important use in the area of reproductive medicine (female infertility, aphrodisiac, tonic, leucorrhoea etc.,). The plant especially the fruits have immense folklore usage even today. It has been described in Ayurvedic classical texts like Rajanighantu and Nighantu ratnakara. So far no study reports are available on chemical analysis on the dried fruits of shivalingi. Hence, the present attempt was undertaken with an objective to investigate the physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies. The methodology of the study also involved Thin Layer chromatography and fluorescence parameters. The results of the analyses showed the presence of organic constituents like alkaloids, triterpinoids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids and proteins in the dried fruit. This provides impetus to conduct advanced research on this fruit to uncover its vast medicinal potential.

Author Biography

Venkateshwarlu G, N A D R I, G C P Annexe, Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar Bangalore - 560011

Assistant Director (Ayurveda)

CCRAS, 

Dept. Ayush

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Published

11-04-2011

How to Cite

G, V., R, S. T., N, S., V, R., R, K. K., K, G. S., N, S. B., & S, P. K. (2011). Physicochemical and preliminary phytochemical studies on the fruits of “Shivalingi” [Diplocyclos palmatus (Linn.) Jeffrey]. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v2i1.57

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2011): January - March 2011

Section

Research Articles

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