Preliminary phytochemical investigation on leaves, seeds extract of Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C Jeffrey medicinal plant

Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C. Jeffrey commonly known as shivalingi is a lesser heard and perennial climber having diversified medicinal values. It belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. This plants especially the leaves seeds have immense folklore usage even today. The of plant are generally applied an anti-inflammatory paste. Women take in combination with other herbs for helping conception prevent miscarriage. increased spermatogenesis present study was undertaken evaluate preliminary phytochemical constituents extracts. Were screened their following hot continuous successive extraction by soxhlet apparatus. Qualitative screening under taken check presence alkaloids, flavanoids, saponins tannins, phenols cardiac glycosides, di tri terpenoids various extracts such petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, chloroform, methanol water. Among all five extracts, maximum phytochemicals were found dissolved followed water, acetate then ether. provides impetus conduct advanced research on this uncover its vast potential further isolated characterized establish against ailments.