Comprehensive Review of Phytochemical Content and Applications from Cestrum nocturnum: A Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Aspects
Md. Rockibul Islam, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Amit Kumar Sarkar, Md. Ashraful Alam
Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · pp. 43–58 · Published 28 Dec 2023
10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4271Abstract
Introduction: The term phytochemicals are plant-produced chemicals that are generated by primary or secondary metabolism. These are chemicals of plant origin. They have biological activity. The plant Cestrum nocturnum has great medicinal value. The phytochemicals such as proteins, amino acids, glycoside, phenolic compounds, and tannins can have been determined from this plant. Aims: Our goal is to describe phytochemical contents from Cestrum nocturnum and its application and significance in various purposes. Methodology: This investigation is done by using conventional extraction as well as microwave-assisted extraction. Results: The results show that the Cestrum nocturnum has different reactivity according to the pH of different materials present. The total ash content showed the presence of inorganic compounds. The ash content can be found to be 13.4%. The qualitative analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, saponins, and flavonoids in the species. It also contains many volatile compounds such as linalool (3.1%), benzaldehyde (2.5%), benzyl alcohol (2.4%) and many others. It also contains many antioxidant properties. Conclusions: The plant is cultivated as a medicinal plant. The extracts can be screened for biological activity and aqueous extract against E. coli, B. subtilis, S. typhi, S. aureus, tuberculosis, and malaria.
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