GC-MS Analysis of Phytocomponents in Spermacoce articularis L. f. leaf

Abstract

Spermacoce is a genus of the plant family Rubiaceae. Approximately 280 species distributed in subtropical and tropical regions in Asia and Africa etc. It is commonly known as Nathaisuri in Tamil. Leaf extract of the plant is used in against hemorrhoids, galls tones, jaundice and conjunctivitis. Roots are used to mouthwash to relieve toothache, decoction of the herb used to relieve headache, while seeds are demulcent in diarrhea, dysentery and antimicrobial activity. In vitro and In vivo leaf also contains alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, flavonoids and tannins. Liver diseases are a major public health. A 50% methanolic extract of the leaf were subjected to phytochemical studies and further investigated by GC-MS Analysis.