Preliminary Phytochemical Screening and Physiochemical Studies of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Ocimum tenuiflorum
Mogili Komali
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Siddhartha Lolla
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Pillalamarri Madhavi
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Kallam Veena Maheshwar Reddy
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Outkur Bhagya Sri *
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Maddati Prasanna
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Borgau sai Vaishali
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
Nagula Ranjith
Department of Pharmacology, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy Dundigal, Sanga Reddy, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study examines the anti-inflammatory activities of bark from Eucalyptus camaldulensis and leaves from Ocimum tenuiflorum. Phytochemical extraction was done using methanol and water, followed by extraction, and thorough phytochemical screening. The analysis confirmed the presence of various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, proteins, amino acids, and phenolic compounds. Physiochemical tests also showed good results towards solubility, pH range, and other sensory attributes. The results indicate that both plants have substantial anti-inflammatory activity which is likely due to their abundant bioactive compounds. The study affirms the anti-inflammatory folkloric medicinal claims of the plants and stimulates further investigation towards the plants' pharmaceuticals.
Keywords: Inflammation, pathogens, damaged cells, Adipose tissue