Analysis of bioactive compounds of selected parasitic plants of Odisha state and validation of their tribal claims
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Phytochemical screening of four parasitic plants (Viscum articulatum, Cassytha filiformis, Dendrophthoe falcata, and Cuscuta reflexa) is carried out and findings are presented. The results revealed that saponin, tannin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenoid, reducing sugar, and steroids are detected. The availability of diverse secondary metabolites indicates the pharmacological potential of selected parasitic plants of Odisha.
Authors: Mishra, Sweta, Rath, Sakti Kanta
Institution: Rama Devi Women's University
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949341687
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