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Preliminary phytochemical screening of some andean plants

Abstract:

Phytochemical screening of 7Andean plants traditionally used in urinary infections were used to determine the secondary metabolic composition. Phytochemical investigation revealed the presence of tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, leuco-anthocyanins, steroids, triterpenes and deoxy-sugars. The result indicated that of the 7 examined plants extracts, Lasiocephalus ovatus, Opuntia cylindrica, Bidens andicola, Peperomia peltigera and Echeveriaquitensis presented most of the tested phytocompounds. To our knowledge, no scientific information is available concerning to phytochemical screening of Campyloneurum amphostenon, Chuquira gajussieui, Opuntiacyl indrica, Peperomia peltigera and Echeveria quitensis. The preliminary information obtained from these Andean species will be helpful for further phytochemical and pharmacological studies.