PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF Andrographis paniculata (VINEGAR)

Abstract

Andrographis paniculata, a medicinal plant was analyzed for its phytochemical contents using standard procedure. The result shows that Tannins were highly present, Flavonoids were moderately present, Saponins and Alkaloids were present in traces. The presence of these phytochemicals is the reason for the use of this plant in the treatment of diarrhea, diabetic, heart burns, cervical cancer and weight loss.

Table of Contents

Title Page                                                                                          i

Certification                                                                                                ii

Dedication                                                                                         iii

Acknowledgements                                                                           iv-v

Abstract                                                                                            vi

Table of Contents                                                                             vii-x

Chapter One

1. Introduction                                                                                      1-3
   1. Aim and objective of the study                                                         4
   1. Scope and limitation of the study                                            4       

Chapter Two

Literature Review

• Description of A. paniculata plant                                          5-6   
  • Classification of A. paniculata                                                6-7
  •  Apple cider A. paniculata                                                       7
  •  Balsamic A. paniculata                                                           8
  • Beer A. paniculata                                                                            8
  • Cane A. paniculata                                                                            8-9   
  • Coconut A. paniculata                                                             9
  • Distill A. paniculata                                                                9-10
  • East  Asia black A. paniculata                                                10
  • Fruit (drosophilia melanogaster)                                             10
  •  Honey A. paniculata                                                               10
  •  Job’s tears A. paniculata                                                                 11
  •  Kiwi fruit A. paniculata                                                                   11
  • Kombucha A. paniculata                                                                  11
  • Malt A. paniculata                                                                            12
  • Raisin A.  paniculata                                                               12
  • Rice A. paniculata                                                                             12
  • Sherry A. paniculata                                                               13
  •  Spirit A. paniculata                                                                13
  •  White A. paniculata                                                                14
  • Wine A. paniculata                                                                  14
  • Health benefit of A. paniculata                                                         14
  • Antimcrobial Benefi                                                                15
  • Antioxidant benefit                                                                 15
  • Anti Diabetic Effects                                                                15-16
  • Cervical Cancer Screening Tool                                               16-17
  • Weight Loss Effect                                                                  17-18
  • Heart Health  Effect                                                                 18
  • Heart Burn and Acid Reflux                                                    18
  • Injuries Effect                                                                          19
  • Brains Health                                                                          19
  • Increases Nutrient Absorption                                                          19-20
  • Uses                                                                                        20-21

Chapter Three

• Material and Method                                                               22
  • Collection, Treatment and Storage of Sample for Analysis     22
  • Phytochemical Screening                                                                  23
  • Test for Tannins                                                                      23     
  • Test for Saponins                                                                    23     
  • Test for Flavonoids                                                                 24     
  • Test for Alkaloids                                                                             24

Chapter Four

• Result and Discussion                                                             25

4.1     Result                                                                                                25

• Discussion                                                                               26-27

Chapter Five

• Conclusion, Recommendation and Suggestion for Further Study     28    
  • Conclusion                                                                              28     
  • Recommendation                                                                     28     
  • Suggestion for Further Study                                                  29     

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