PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND GC MS/MS ANALYSIS OF METHANOLIC EXTRACT OF COLEUS PROSTRATUS

Apurv Khombare*, Sheryati Magdum, Pranav Kaware, Nikita Kagwade, Tanuja Patil, Dr. J. Y. Manure

Coleus prostratus commonly known as “Tangled heart plan t or Swedish Ivy” belongs to the family Lamiaceae (Labiatae). This study aims to evaluate the plant by phytochemical studies as well as GC MS analysis of plant extract. Various types of components and bioactive compounds are found in the herbal preparation s and the botanicals which provides opportunities for new drug lead. Integrated approach of the study includes plant identification, extraction followed by phytochemical analysis and GC MS analysis. Biological or pharmacological activity of plant is mainly depended on the components of plant and the amount bioactive compounds as well as primary and secondary metabolites present in it. Microscopic studies of areal parts of plant were also done and which includes transverse section of leaf and stem, longitudi nal section of leaf, powder characteristics. The Soxhlet method were used for extraction and then extract were subjected to Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrophotometer for the characterization of phytocomponents. Total amount of phenolic compounds, alkaloid s and flavonoids were also estimated by spectrophotometric method.