Abstract
Andrographis paniculata, a medicinal plant was analyzed for its phytochemical contents using standard procedure. The result shows that Tannins were highly present, Flavonoids were moderately present, Saponins and Alkaloids were present in traces. The presence of these phytochemicals is the reason for the use of this plant in the treatment of diarrhea, diabetic, heart burns, cervical cancer and weight loss.
Table of Contents
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv-v
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii-x
Chapter One
- Introduction 1-3
- Aim and objective of the study 4
- Scope and limitation of the study 4
Chapter Two
Literature Review
- Description of A. paniculata plant 5-6
- Classification of A. paniculata 6-7
- Apple cider A. paniculata 7
- Balsamic A. paniculata 8
- Beer A. paniculata 8
- Cane A. paniculata 8-9
- Coconut A. paniculata 9
- Distill A. paniculata 9-10
- East Asia black A. paniculata 10
- Fruit (drosophilia melanogaster) 10
- Job’s tears A. paniculata 11
- Kiwi fruit A. paniculata 11
- Kombucha A. paniculata 11
- Malt A. paniculata 12
- Raisin A. paniculata 12
- Rice A. paniculata 12
- Sherry A. paniculata 13
- Spirit A. paniculata 13
- White A. paniculata 14
- Wine A. paniculata 14
- Health benefit of A. paniculata 14
- Antimcrobial Benefi 15
- Antioxidant benefit 15
- Anti Diabetic Effects 15-16
- Cervical Cancer Screening Tool 16-17
- Weight Loss Effect 17-18
- Heart Health Effect 18
- Heart Burn and Acid Reflux 18
- Injuries Effect 19
- Brains Health 19
- Increases Nutrient Absorption 19-20
- Uses 20-21
Chapter Three
- Material and Method 22
- Collection, Treatment and Storage of Sample for Analysis 22
- Phytochemical Screening 23
- Test for Tannins 23
- Test for Saponins 23
- Test for Flavonoids 24
- Test for Alkaloids 24
Chapter Four
- Result and Discussion 25
4.1 Result 25
- Discussion 26-27
Chapter Five
- Conclusion, Recommendation and Suggestion for Further Study 28
- Conclusion 28
- Recommendation 28
- Suggestion for Further Study 29
References