GC-MS analysis of Caralluma truncato-coronata (Sedgw.) Gravely & Mayur

Caralluma truncato-coronata is an indigenous succulent plant belonging to the sub family Asclepiadoideae. The whole plants of C.trancato-coranata are used as appetite suppressant and weight loss promoter. The present research was design to investigate acetone extract of C. trucato-coronata showed the existence of various pharmaceutically important chemical compounds with different chemical structure. The presence of various bioactive compounds confirms the application of this plant for various ailments by traditional practitioners.

Author(s): K. Kalimuthu*, K. Kalaiyarasi, T. Sasikala, M. Boopathi Ayyanar and R. Prabakaran

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