Qualitative phytochemical analysis for isolation of terpens from Clerodendron infortunatum leaves

Abstract

Qualitative phytochemical analysis of the plant Clerodendron infortunatum confirms the presence of various phytochemicals like terpens, carbohydrates, glycosides, saponin, in its hexane extracts. The present investigation deals with the presence of these phytochemicals by phytochemical analysis of leaves of medicinally active plant for purification of bioactive constituents terpene. In the field of phytochemistry, it is necessary to choose solvent according to biological activity required. This preliminary study draws attention to the need for further studies of the active principles identified in the reported species for the treatment of many diseases as well as to understand their mode of action in controlling diseases.