Qualitative phytochemical analysis of alternanthera tenella and diptheracanthus prostratus

Medicinal plants have an important role in the discovery of new drugs. They are safe and cheaper alternative medicine than modern medicines. The study has been focused to assess the qualitative phytochemical analysis of Alternanthera tenella and Diptheracanthus prostratus leaves, stem and root. Both plants have most of the phytochemicals. In our present study, the investigated plants have a number of phytochemical glycosides, steroids and alkaloids were higher amount. Quinone, phenols and tannins were moderate amount. Saponins, anthraquinones, terpenoids, triterpenoids, flavonoids, coumarins, carotenoids and β - carotenes were less amount. Phytochemical may help to protect against a variety of diseases. Several bioactive constituents have been isolated and studied for pharmacological activity.