Phytochemical Investigation and Determination of Crude Alkaloidal Content (Solasodine) in Dried and Fresh Fruits of Lawsonia inermis

The phytochemical studies on the plant of Lawsonia inermis resulted in isolation of Di hydroxy lupane, Laxanthone III, Luteolin ang Gallic acid being reported for the first time from this plant. These compounds have been characterized on the basis of spectral and other data. The alkaloid solosodine content present in the dry and fresh berries was determined. The total alkaloidal content is more in dried fruits of Lawsonia inermis.