GC-MS based Phytochemical Profiling of n-Hexane extracts of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. rhizomes

By : Pravith P Warrier, Madhavi R Badole

Page No: 333-341

Abstract
Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. is a herb species in the family Zingiberaceae. The species has a high nutritional value, particularly as a starch source for Indian dishes and medicines. Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. is also utilized for therapeutic purposes, such as healing worms and stomach aches, according to the local healers. The present work is carried out as a part of standardization of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. The rhizome powder is extracted in n-Hexane and the extract is subjected to Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS) analysis for phytochemical profiling. An initial phytochemical screening has been performed on the n-Hexane extract to study the nature of phytoconstituents present. The results of preliminary screening study combined with the data from the GC-MS analysis provides an update on the phytoconstituents present in the n-Hexane extract. This data can help in further isolation of phytoconstituents and evaluation of their bioactivities. The study also enhances the possibility of usage of rhizome part of Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. as a herbal drug product in the future.

Authors :
Pravith P Warrier and Madhavi R Badole
Department of Chemistry, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Matunga, Mumbai 400019.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2022.38.01.36