Abstract

CARALLUMA ADSCENDENS ROXB-MAKAD SHENGULI-OVREVIEW

Shinde M. B.*, Dr. Rao Priya S. and Vikhe S. R.

ABSTRACT

The present study reports important secondary metabolites present in Caralluma adscendens The Carallum adscenden belong to family Asclepidaceae. It is properly known as Makad Shenguli, Ranshabar as well as Shindal makadi in Marathi. Various plant parts such as Arial part, root, flower are used as Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic, Antioxidant. The powdered Bark was subjected for extraction by using ethanol. These extract were evaluated for detection of various secondary metabolites, like Glycosides, tannins, Terpenoides, Alkaloids, Flavonoids. The preliminary phytochemical screening were done using various chemical test. The study show presences of Flavonoids. These secondary metabolites having role in chronic disease as well as they act as source of nutrient.

Keywords: Caralluma, Shindal Makadi, Ranshabar Morphology, Phytochemical.