Phytochemical investigation of crude methanol extracts of different species of Swertia from Nepal
Conclusion:
Among the seven studied species, SCH showed anticipating results in total phenol content, flavonoid content and DPPH radical scavenging test. The less considered species of Swertia can be a potential source of bioactive amarogentin, and other useful therapeutic compounds in the alarming status of Swertia chirayita as shown by the phytochemical analysis.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Supreet KhanalNiroj ShakyaKrishna ThapaDeepak Pant Source Type: research