Phytochemical analysis of Couropita guianesis Aubl of leaves

Couroupita guianensis Aubl is also called as “Cannon ball tree ”. The tree has enormous medicinal values since most of the parts like leaves; flower, fruits and stem are used as medicine to cure various diseases. During the last few decades it has been observed that there are numerous reports on anti-inflammatory activity, antiulcer activity, anticancer activity, antioxidant activity, anthelminthic activity of this plant. It is enriched with a number of compounds such as oils, ketosteroids, glycosides, courouptine, indirubin, isatin and phenolic substances. Phytochemical analysis of the extract showed the presence of major classes of phytochemicals alkaloids, phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, tannins and saponins. Studies reveal that C. guianensis. Aubl. Is a source of medicinally active compounds and have various pharmacological effects.