Preliminary Phytochemical Study of Usheer (Vetiveria zizanioides) Extract and Its Comparison with Standard Findings

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  • Ketaki Gavle a:1:{s:5:"en_US";s:86:"Dravyaguna Vigyana Department, CSMSS Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar ";}

Keywords:

Vetiveria zizanioides, Usheer, Phytochemical screening, Soxhlet extraction, Alkaloids, Saponins [5]

Abstract

Usheer (Vetiveria zizanioides Linn.), a valuable medicinal plant in Ayurvedic pharmacopeia, is known for its aromatic and therapeutic roots. The current study aims to conduct a preliminary phytochemical screening of benzene-extracted Usheer using Soxhlet apparatus. Standard qualitative tests were performed to identify major phytoconstituents, and the results were compared with those reported in previous scientific studies. The findings revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, saponins, and reducing sugars. However, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and anthraquinone glycosides were absent—likely due to the solvent’s non-polar nature.

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2025-04-27

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Gavle, K. (2025). Preliminary Phytochemical Study of Usheer (Vetiveria zizanioides) Extract and Its Comparison with Standard Findings. Ayurlog: National Journal of Research in Ayurved Science, 13(02). Retrieved from https://ayurlog.com/index.php/ayurlog/article/view/1263

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Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025): AYURLOG: NJ-RAS

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