title: Phytochemical evaluation of the wild and cultivated varieties of Eranda Mula (Roots of Ricinus communis Linn.).
abstract: In Ayurveda, the roots of Eranda (Ricinus communis Linn.) are used in the treatment Amavata (rheumatism), Sotha (inflammation), Katisula (backache), Udararoga (disease of abdomen), Jwara (fever), etc, Due to high demand, root of the cultivated variety is mainly used in place of wild. But, a comparative phytochemical profile of both varieties is not available till date. Considering this, a preliminary study has been done to ensure basic phytochemical profile of both the varieties. Preliminary physicochemical parameters, phytochemical screening, quantitative estimation of alkaloid, high-performance thin layer chromatography (HPTLC), and heavy metal analysis were carried-out in the study. Analysis of physicochemical data reveals no significant difference in between both varieties of roots, while alkaloid was found to be more in cultivated variety (0.34%) than wild one (0.15%). Though, the analytical profiles are almost identical, except the quantity of alkaloid; inferences should be made through well designed pharmacological and clinical studies.
authors.affiliation: Lecturer, Department of Dravyaguna, Institute of Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India.
authors.forename: Krunal A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Doshi
authors.forename: Rabinarayan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Shukla
authors.forename: Renuka
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kalyani
authors.forename: Komal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Khanpara
keywords: Alkaloid; Eranda; Ricinus communis; high-performance thin layer chromatography