ISSN (Online) : 2277-4572
Author(s): Anjali W.G *, Sk.Hafiz Hasan, Chaitra H, Gazala Hussain
Aim: Phytochemical analysis of drugs is done to know the chemically active principles of bilvadi gutika. Methods: The phytochemical analysis of extract of formulation of bilvadi gutika an herbal formulation which is mentioned in the context of treatment of poisoning is done. Results: The formulation is said to have the following constituents like alkaloids, steroids, tannin, flavonoids, coumarins, resin and quinone that are present in the ingredients of the formulation as well. Discussion: The extract of formulation bilvadi gutika was done for primary phytochemical analysis and was found to have alkaloids, tannins, steroids, flavonoids, coumarins, resin and quinine. With this metabolic compound the drug will have its mode of action. The individual ingredients may have different phytochemicals but when it comes as a combination it may change. Conclusion: The formulation is said to have the following constituents like alkaloids, steroids, tannin, flavonoids, coumarins, resin and quinone. Hence the action of the formulation can be understood as the action of these phytochemical constituents
