Abstract
In the present study, HPTLC is used to detect the presence and amount of triterpenoids and phytosterols in different plant parts (fruit, stem, leaf, and root) of Solanum xanthocarpum Schrad. and Wendl.; such analysis is done for the first time. Each plant part has its own medicinal value and is used as Siddha medicinal herb. The employed statistical analysis ensures that the developed method is reproducible and selective. The results show that the fruit samples contain highest amount of tested phytochemicals. This method can be used as an important tool to ensure the therapeutic dose in herbal formulations, standardization, and quality control of bulk drugs.
Highlights
IntroductionWendl., commonly known as Kantkari, belongs to family Solanaceae
The highest amount of most of the compounds was noted in fruit samples of the plant
The results clearly show that the fruits are the very supplier of different phytochemicals mainly phytosterols and should be explored more in the production of medicinal drugs in pharmaceutical companies
Summary
Wendl., commonly known as Kantkari, belongs to family Solanaceae. It comprises 90 genera and 2000–3000 species. It is distributed to plains and lower hills of India. It is an herbaceous spiny perennial herb with prominent nodes and internodes. The seeds are smooth, compressed, and reniform with bitter taste It is known for its traditional medical value, and recent scientific studies have emphasized the possible use of this plant in the modern medicine system. Wild plants serve as an indispensable constituent of the human diet. They supply with minerals, vitamins, protein, and certain hormone precursors [2,3,4]. Stem, leaves, flowers, and fruits are useful parts of this herb as siddha medicinal herb [5]
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