Preliminary phytochemical screening of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni)
1 Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Survey No. 87/88, Mumbai-Pune Bypass Express Way, Tathawade, Pune - 411033, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author:Snehal Pande
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) is high demanding antidiabetic plant belonging to Astaraceae family. Stevia has high nutritive value as it is non calorie sweetner containg calcium phosphorous, sodium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, proteins and other nutrients. This investigation was carried to study and compare presence of active phytochemical component in various leaf extracts of Stevia. Preliminary phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids and saponins. The other secondary metabolites like tannins, steroids and flavonides were present in trace amounts in aqueous extract as compared to alcoholic extract. Phytochemical analysis resulted in the presence of tannins in high concentration which was followed by alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroidal compounds, reducing compounds and anthraquinones. This study will provide phytochemical information for preparation of concentrated and effective extract of Stevia.
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How to Cite
Pande, S. & Khetmalas, M. (2011). Preliminary phytochemical screening of aqueous and alcoholic extracts of Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni). International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 1(3). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v1i3.02
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