title: Isolation of Compounds.
abstract: Plants are the storehouse of many chemical compounds that possess various biological activities. Identification of these compounds becomes critical in understanding the exact mechanism behind the therapeutic potential of these plants. Screening and isolation of compounds from plants important to human health involves various methods that need careful handling and attention. A detailed method of isolation using thin layer chromatography (TLC) and column is explained.
mesh_terms: D065132:Bioprospecting / Q000379:methods*; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer / Q000379:methods*; D055808:Drug Discovery / Q000379:methods*; D064209:Phytochemicals / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal
chemical_list: D064209:Phytochemicals; D010936:Plant Extracts