Abstract
Introduction: Gauzuma ulmifolia Lam. (GU) belonging to the family Malvaceae, commonly called Bastard Cedar is native to tropical American countries. It was introduced into India more than 100 years ago. Methods: In the present study, alcoholic seed extract of Gauzuma ulmifolia Lam. was subjected to GC MS/MS analysis and chemical compounds were characterized. Results: Totally sixteen compounds were characterized. Chemical analysis of the extract showed that it includes bioactive compounds like D-Asarinin (65.02 %), 2,6-Bis (3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3,7-dioxabicyclo (3.3.0) octane (20.12 %), 1-Dodecanone, 2-(imidazol- 1-yl)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl) (7.54 %) and o-Anisic acid, tridec-2-ynyl ester (3.33 %) as major constituents. Minor components such as Vitamin E, γ – Tocopherol, Ergost-5-en-3-ol, (3β), Hexadecanoic acid, methyl ester is also present. Conclusion: Based on the above results, the seeds of this plant could posse’s oxygen (92.27 %), hydrocarbon (0.19 %) and nitrogen (7.54 %) derivatives of volatile principle. This is the first-time report on the composition of seed of GU.
Highlights
Gauzuma ulmifolia Lam. (GU) belonging to the family Malvaceae, commonly called Bastard Cedar is native to tropical American countries
GU grows to 30 m in height and 30-40 cm in diameter with a rounded crown and drooping foliage
Previous investigations of the chemical composition of GU have indicated the occurrence of flavon-3-ol procyanidins,[2] nitrile and a glucoside, menisdaurin.[8]
Summary
Gauzuma ulmifolia Lam. (GU) is wildly distributed in tropical America from Mexico to the northern part of Argentina and the middle part of Brazil. The use of the plant is well documented in the traditional literature as a remedy for various ailments, such as bronchitis, burns, diarrhoea, asthma, inflammation, alopecia, diuretic, astringent and veneral diseases.[2] Previous investigations of the chemical composition of GU have indicated the occurrence of flavon-3-ol procyanidins,[2] nitrile and a glucoside, menisdaurin.[8] This plant was reported to have anti-oxidant,[3] antidiabetic,[4,5] hypotensive,[6] vasorelaxant, antiulcer,[7] anti bacterial[9,10] and antiviral[11] activity Considering all these facts, the present study was designed to investigate the presence of chemical composition of the seed extract
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