PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF BERGENIA CILIATA AND RHODODENDRON CAMPANULATUM

Chemistry

Medicinal plants are important sources of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. The present study investigates the phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Bergenia ciliata and Rhododendron campanulatum. Plant extracts were prepared using different solvents and subjected to qualitative phytochemical screening to detect the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, and glycosides. Pharmacological screening included antioxidant and antimicrobial assays. Results revealed that both plants contained significant amounts of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, which are responsible for various biological activities. Bergenia ciliata extracts exhibited strong antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, whereas Rhododendron campanulatum showed moderate pharmacological activity. The findings confirm the medicinal potential of these plants and suggest their possible application in drug development.

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