A SURVEY OF SOME DICOTYLEDONOUS PLANTS; BIOASSAY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.
Abstract
In this study, aqueous and 95% ethanol extracts of both temperate and tropical flora were administered to mice to determine any possible pharmacological action and were analyzed chemically for the presence or absence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. Twenty-five species of plants, representing 17 families and 25 genera, were used. Pharmacological activity, mostly depressant, was recorded for 14 of the 25 plants. Tannins were present in 18 species, saponins in 17 species, flavonoids in 15 species, and alkaloids in 7 species. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0652880
Entities
People
- C. Donald Schott
- Elmer G. Worthley