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TITLE Phytochemical Evaluation and Comparative Analysis of Moringa oleifera Leaf and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Flower Extract
ABSTRACT The present study focuses on the phytochemical evaluation and comparative analysis of leaf extract of Moringa oleifera and flower extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, two medicinally important plant species widely used in traditional healthcare systems. Plant materials were collected, shade-dried, and subjected to extraction using suitable solvents. The obtained extracts were analysed to identify the presence of major phytochemical constituents using standard phytochemical screening methods. The results revealed the presence of several bioactive compounds. The findings highlight the phytochemical richness of both plant species and support their traditional medicinal applications.
AUTHOR Anil Kumar, Dr. Bharti Taldar Research Scholar, Department of Botany, SKD University, Hanumangarh, India Department of Botany, SKD University, Hanumangarh, India
VOLUME 13
ISSUE 1
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