Phytochemical Analysis of Cordia Macleodii Leaf Extract in Satna District, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

In addition to being an important part of conventional healthcare systems, medicinal plants are still a great source for new drug development. Because of its extensive ethnobotanical and medicinal relevance, Cordia macleodii, a deciduous tree in the Boraginaceae family, stands out among the others. C. macleodii, sometimes referred to as "Bhaur" in central India, has long been used to treat gastrointestinal issues, fever, ulcers, and wounds. Despite its many traditional applications, there have been little scientific studies of its phytochemical composition, particularly from sources distinct to a certain location. The Vindhyan Plateau's Satna district in Madhya Pradesh is renowned for both its rich medicinal flora and biodiversity. Although Cordia macleodii grows naturally in this area, nothing is known about its phytochemical makeup in this particular ecological zone. Given that environmental variables like soil type, climate, and altitude might affect the production and concentration of bioactive chemicals in medicinal plants, it is critical to comprehend the phytoconstituents of C. macleodii from Satna. An essential first step in assessing a plant species' potential for therapeutic use is phytochemical study.[5]  Major classes of bioactive ingredients, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, glycosides, steroids, and terpenoids, can be identified with the aid of preliminary screening. These substances are frequently in charge of a number of biological processes, such as antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

The purpose of this study is to do a thorough phytochemical analysis of the Cordia macleodii leaf extract that was gathered from the Satna district in Madhya Pradesh. Assessing the therapeutic potential of the plant material from this area as well as identifying and recording the presence of primary and secondary metabolites are the goals. The results will enable future pharmacological research on locally adapted C. macleodii variants and add to the body of ethnomedicinal knowledge.

KEYWORDS:

Pharmacy,  Cordia macleodii, Leucas ciliate Cordia Macleodii, leaves, Phytochemical screening, characterization, spectroscopic techniques, Phytochemical