A comparative metabolite analyses of the ethanolic extract of leaf and corm of Colocasia esculenta (L) schott. by GC-MS

Colocasia esculenta is a food crop and a folklore medicinal plant with high pharmacological properties. The underground corm and leaves are the edible parts of the plant. This study was aimed to characterize the bioactive metabolites in leaves and corms of C. esculenta (L) Schott. The secondary metabolites in Colocasia leaves and corms were refluxed in ethanol and the metabolites present in the ethanolic extract were analysed through gas chromatography coupled with mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). GC-MS analysis of the ethanolic extract of leaves and corms of C. esculenta revealed the presence of 25 bioactive compounds with valuable biological activities. The identification of these bioactive compounds supports the wide application of this plant as a medicine. Further research is required as the biological activities of many metabolites are yet to be reported. Also, new scientific techniques can help in using these valuable compounds in drug development for several diseases.