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Qualitative phytochemical analysis of fruits of Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn.
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- 1. Department of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
- 2. Department of Pharmacognosy, Royal School of Pharmacy, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
- 3. Department of Pharmaceutics, Royal School of Pharmacy, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
- 4. Department of Agroforestry, VCSG UUHF College of Forestry, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
- 5. Department of H & T, Government of Odisha, India
- 6. Ambika prasad Research Foundation, Odisha, India
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This study aimed to report the bioactive compounds available in the fruits of Shorea robusta C.F. Gaertn. A qualitative phytochemical analysis was conducted using different extracts (aqueous, methanol, and ethanol). The results revealed the presence of various bioactive compounds, including tannins, saponins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, reducing sugars, and steroids. These compounds have been linked to several medicinal uses, such as treating intestine infections, anti-cancer properties, antimutagenic properties, antidiabetic properties, and anti-inflammatory activities. The study highlights the potential of S. robusta fruits as a rich source of phytochemicals with therapeutic applications.
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