International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences

Volume (6) - Issue (1), 2021 pp 35-45

Title

Phytochemical profiling of selected spices (Ferula asafoetida, Piper nigrum, Elettaria cardamomum, Cinnamomum aromaticum and Syzgium aromaticum) extract

Author

Rubab Anjum, K.M., Sivakumari, K., Rajesh, S., Mangaladevi, S.R. and Kayalvizhi, S.

Abstract

Spices are a promising source of bioactive compounds since it has been traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases. The present study was aimed at evaluating the phytochemical constituents of different spices extracts by qualitative phytochemical analysis, GC-MS and ATR. The results showed that the used (distilled water) solvent took an important role in the extraction of phytochemical components. Aqueous extract was identified as the most effective solvent for the extraction, resulting in the highest content of polyphenolic compounds in all the spices.

Keywords

Phytochemical constituents, Spices, GC-MS, ATR.

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Article History

Received on 12/02/2021, Accepted on 25/02/2021, Published on 28/03/2021