HPTLC Fingerprinting & Phytochemical Analysis of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Plant

Abstract

Elaeocarpus ganitrus commonly known as Rudraksha in India and grown in the Himalayan region belongs to the Elaeocarpaceae family. The terms Rudraksha is the derived from words Rudra (रुद्र) and Aksha (अक्ष). Various diseases like, diabetes, cancer, depression, epilepsy, liver illnesses, asthma, hypertension, arthritis, palpitations, stress etc. Rudraksha also plays an important role in a wide range of pharmacological properties, including strong antibacterial, hypoglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and hypoglycemia properties. Phytochemical study shown that Rudraksha contain gallic acid, proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates, glycosides, saponins, phenolic compounds, phytosterols, and tannins. It was found that the plants contain gallic acid and quercetin that is antioxidants in nature and it is further used for anticancer studies.