Abstract:
Phytochemical screening of Asparagus racemosus, a medicinal plant belonging to-family, was conducted to identify and analyse the presence of various bioactive compounds its roots.
Asparagus racemosus is known in the world for its traditional medicinal uses and it has been reported to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The phytochemical analysis of Asparagus racemosus contained the extraction of the plant materials using suitable solvents followed by quantitative and qualitative analysis of the extracted compounds these include; flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, tannins, glycosides, saponins, alkaloids and phenols. The compounds are known for their good potential health benefits and their contribution to the medicinal properties of Asparagus racemosus. The findings of the phytochemical screening of Asparagus racemosus providevaluable data about the chemical composition of the plant and its potential pharmacological activities. Therefore, the phytochemical screening of Asparagus racemosus contributes more on the understanding of the plant`s chemical components and their health benefit potentials so further studies or research can be conducted to characterize and isolate the compounds individually, elucidate their mechanism of action and potential applications in health sectors.
