Characterization of Phytochemical compounds in Desmodium gangeticum Leaf Extract Using GC-MS Analysis
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Desmodium gangeticum, GC-MS analysis, phytochemical profiling, ethanolic extract, bioactive compoundsAbstract
This study aimed to explain the phytochemical profile of Desmodium gangeticum leaf ethanol extract using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis., Desmodium gangeticum commonly as wild forage plant, is traditionally recognized for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic effects. Leaves were collected from Borgaon, Amravati, India, and subjected to ethanol extraction. GC-MS analysis identified a complex mixture of sixteen compounds, with Silane, diethylmethy (59.3374 %) being the most abundant, followed by Furan, Furan, 2,3-dihydro (17.8980 %) and 2-myristynoyl pantetheine (9.70%). Other notable compounds included pregna-6,16diene-11,20-diol, octanoic acid, ethyl ester, and β-N-acetylneuraminic acid derivatives. The identified compounds suggest a range of pharmacological activities, such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-modulating effects. This comprehensive phytochemical characterization underscores the therapeutic potential of Desmodium gangeticum leaf extract, warranting further research to isolate these bioactive compounds and evaluate their individual and synergistic effects in various biological models. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the medicinal properties of Desmodium gangeticum and support its potential use in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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