Phytochemical content of leaf and stem of Marsilea quadrifolia (L.)

Abstract

The present study was aimed to screen and quantify the phytochemicals by qualitative and quantitative analysis in methanol and aqueous leaf and stem extracts of Marsilea quadrifolia (L.). In qualitative analysis, the phytochemical compounds such as tannins, saponins, fl avonoids, steroids, terpenoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, anthroquinones, phenolic compounds and phytosterol were screened. Among these phytocompounds tannins, saponins, fl avonoids, steroids, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins and phenolic compounds were observed in methanol and aqueous leaf and stem extracts of M. quadrifolia. Anthroquinones were absent in both leaf and stem extracts of M. quadrifolia. The content of phenolic compounds 8.34±0.92 mg/g and 7.31±0.46 mg/g, fl avonoids 7.46±0.64 mg/g and 6.45±0.68 mg/g, alkaloids 6.12±0.51 mg/g and 5.89±0.61 mg/g, tannins 6.58±0.72 mg/g and 6.07±0.56 mg/g and saponins 5.32±0.48 mg/g and 6.30±0.58 mg/g were determined in leaf and stem of M. quadrifolia, respectively. So, the present study confi rmed that the presence of phytocompounds in leaf and stem of M. quadrifolia.

Neuroprotective potential of Marsilea quadrifolia Linn against monosodium glutamate-induced excitotoxicity in rats

“…Since, quercetin was reported to improve the health of experimental animals’ when used even in lower doses ( Geng et al, 2019 ). Also, as indicated by Gopalakrishnan and Udayakumar (2017) and Zhang et al (2016) , the M. quadrifolia extracts may contain other quercetin derivatives and important phytoconstituents which may be responsible for significant adjuvant pharmacological actions.…”

“…The plant M. quadrifolia is traditionally used to treat fever, cold, cough and for wound healing. It contains tannins, flavonoids, betulinic acid, fatty acids and sterols ( Gopalakrishnan and Udayakumar, 2017 ). It is also reported to contain quercetin, hentriacontane and some other important phytoconstituents which have important pharmacological properties ( Zhang et al, 2016 ).…”

Influence of Marsilea crenata and Alpinia purpurata Ethanol Extract on MDA and SOD Testicular Cells of Hyperglycemia Mice

“…Marsilea crenata is a semi-aquatic plant often found in rice fields and considered a weed [20]. It has been reported that M. crenata contains phytochemical components such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and saponins [21,22]. These components can potentially be used as a source (Damayanti, et al) of nutrients supporting spermatogenesis [23].…”

Neuroprotective efficacy of Marsilea quadrifolia leaf extract against pentylenetetrazole-induced seizure in rat model of epilepsy.

“…In this perspective, Marsilea quadrifolia (MQ) is a common Indian hydrophytic fern referred to in Indian traditional medicine as sedative and anticonvulsant (Bhattamisra et al, 2008; Sahu et al, 2012), while the leaf extracts can protect the epileptic rats against electro convulsions (Satyavati et al, 1987). Reports on the quantification of phytochemicals in methanolic leaf extract of MQ (MQLE) showed diverse medicinal properties (Gopalakrishnan & Udayakumar, 2017) with antiepileptic nature in maximal electroshock and PTZ-induced rat models of epilepsy (Boyce-Rustay & Holmes, 2006; Löscher, 2002). The studies on phytochemical composition and quantification of phytocompounds of MQ are limited; no report is available on the modulation of cognitive behavior by MQLE during a seizure in rats.…”