Phytochemical analysis of Aristolochia bracteolata lam. root extract

Preliminary phytochemical screening of methanolic root extract of Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. showed presence of alkaloids, glycosides, Saponins, starch and proteins. HPTLC fingerprint analysis revealed presence of Aristolochic acid and triterpenoids as unique chemical constituents, which may be used as a diagnostic tool for validation of the plant. The results from HPTLC fingerprint analysis of the methanolic root extract of Aristolochia bracteolata is useful as a phytochemical marker and also a good estimator of genetic variability in plant population.