Thin layer chromatography (TLC) analysis of Psoralea corylifolia leaf extract Kumar Ranjith S1,*, Chozhan K2, Ramamoorthy R1, Swathiga G1 1Department of Sericulture, Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, 641301Tamil Nadu, India 2Department of Crop Protection, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Eachangkottai, Thanjavur614902Tamil Nadu, India *Email for correspondence: ranjithseri2012@gmail.com
Online Published on 20 December, 2022. Abstract Apart from the fact that key constituents of Psoralea corylifolia performed a wide spectrum of biological functions, the precise biological actions of the plant chemical constituents have remained elusive and just a few chemicals identified from this plant have been used for medication. With the medicinal properties of P corylifolia in mind, the present study was aimed to identify the fractions of the compounds of the leaves of this plant. A fast and simple procedure for the determination of the main active principle of medicinal plant is proposed. The extraction of active compounds was performed by means of three solvents based on a method of increasing polarity. The plant extract with known compositions was analysed on silica gel layers with the aid of three solvent systems. Different Rf values of the compound also reflected an idea about their polarity. The study will help in selection of appropriate solvent system for further separation of compounds from the plant extract. Top Keywords Psoralea corylifolia, Rf values, Solvent, Plant extract, TLC. Top |