Phytochemical and Nutritional Evaluation of Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) Blume Corm
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences V1(2)2010 PHYTO CHEMICAL AND ANTHELMINTIC EVALUATION OF CORM OF AMORPHOPHALLUS CAMPANULATUS
The present study deals with phytochemical and anthelmintic evaluation of corm of Amorphophallus campanulatus. This evaluation revealed the presence of many phytochemical constituents. Corm was extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform and methanol. Crude tannins were isolated from methanol extract. All extracts and crude tannins were evaluated for anthelmintic activity. Chloroform, methanol e...
متن کاملAntioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Amorphophallus campanulatus Roxb. tubers.
In the present study, the hepatoprotective activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Amorphophallus campanulatus (Roxb.) tubers were evaluated against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induced hepatic damage in rats. The extracts at a dose of 500 mg/kg were administered orally once daily. The substantially elevated serum enzymatic levels were significantly restored towards normalization by the ex...
متن کاملGROWTH AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS AS AFFECTED BY TRIAZOLES IN Amorphophallus campanulatus Blume
Amorphophallus campanulatus (Elephant Foot Yam) is a rich source of starch, essential amino acids and therefore, used as a vegetable. It is cultivated and utilized in various regions of South India. Triazole compounds are widely used systemic fungicides to control diseases in plants and animals. Many of the triazole compounds have both fungi toxic and plant growth regulating properties. Hence, ...
متن کاملPhytochemical Evaluation and in Vitro Study of Antioxidant Potency of Amorphophallus Campanulatus, Alocasia Indica and Colocasia Esculenta: a Comparative Analysis
Amorphophallus campanulatus, Alocasia indica and Colocasia esculenta are very popular for their edible corms and leaves, especially in Assam and Bengal and are cultivated there as common food crops. Besides, they are also considered as medicinal plants in Sushruta Samhita and Ayurveda. So, the ethanolic extracts of these tubers were screened for the presence of in vitro antioxidant potential ag...
متن کاملPhytochemical Analysis of Peel of Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius
The present study aims qualitative screening of the phytochemicals present in the peel of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (Jimikand/ Suran) for its utilization as a potential therapeutic. The peel extract was prepared by dissolving dried peel powder in solvents like water, methanol, petroleum ether, and chloroform and concentrated using a rotary vacuum evaporator. The standard qualitative test for...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2155-9600
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9600.1000274