Isolation and Characterization of the Basic Metabolites of the Methanol Extract of the Leaves of Rose Flower
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Rose flower leaves were recorded to possess a great medical value due to the presence of some biological
active components. The phytochemical screening carried out on the leaves showed the presence of alkaloids
saponins, tannins, flavonoids and cardiac glycosides. Quantitative analysis showed that alkaloids have 8.40
x 100g-1
, saponins (1.90 x 100g-1
), tannins (2.26 x 100g-1
) and flavonoids (28.40 x 100g-1
). The IR analysis
indicated the presence of functional group of O-H stretch in alcohols, C = C stretch in aromatic ring C-O
stretch in primary alcohols and C-N in amides. Also the UV analysis indicated the presence of phenolic
compounds which may have supported the use of the leaves of the plant locally in treatment and prevention
of diseases like malaria and typhoid fever.
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