Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Potential of Calotropis procera and Calotropis gigantea

Abstract

Background and Objective: Calotropis species have several phytochemical constituents and are used for different human diseases. The major objective of the present study was to evaluate the phytochemical screening, antioxidant activity, detection of phenolic compounds and proximate analysis of Calotropis species. Materials and Methods: The samples of both plants were taken from Haripur and processed for analysis on different parameters. Various proximate analyses included fresh weight, dry weight, ash contents and crude fiber. The screenings of phytochemicals were done by using the analytical screening technique. The phenolic content was examined by the reported method of Ainsworth and Gillespie, using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. The superoxide dismutase enzyme was observed in a spectrophotometer. The statistical significance was determined at 30 with 95% significance (p # 0.05). Results: The higher phytochemical constituents in Calotropis procera include phenolic compounds, flavonoids, antioxidant activity, Catalase, peroxidase and pH. In Calotropis gigantea the higher concentration was recorded for carotenoid contents, enzyme superoxide dismutase, crude fiber and ash. Conclusion: It can be concluded that Calotropis procera has more phytochemical constituents in leaves and roots as compared to Calotropis gigantea while the floral phytochemicals of Calotropis gigantea were higher as compared to flowers of Calotropis procera .