Shweta Anandkumar Papshetwar*¹, M. K. Patil¹, B.V. Ballurkar¹, A.V. Bhosale²
and S.G. Chavhan³
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology¹, College of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Udgir
Department of Veterinary Microbiology², College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir
Department of Veterinary Pathology³, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Udgir
Email: papshetwarshweta@gmail.com
Received-01.04.2025, Revised-17.04.2025, Accepted-28.04.2025
Abstract: The genus Curcuma belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, rhizomatous herb is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The rhizomes can be utilized fresh or boiled, and when dried, they are ground into a vibrant orange-yellow powder that serves as both a coloring and flavoring agent in various Asian cuisines, particularly in curries. C. longa is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of ailments, including diarrhoea, diabetes, skin infections and wounds. An experimental study was undertaken to assess the phytochemical constituents of C. longa by using 70% ethanol and acetone as solvent for the extraction of rhizomes. The sieved plant powder was soaked in 70% ethanol and acetone in glass containers for 48 hrs. and then filtered (maceration method). Finally obtained extract was used for phytochemical screening tests. All the tests were performed as per standard protocol using the chemicals and reagents procured from authenticated chemical manufacturers and results were recorded. The percent yield was 10.81% and 7.31%, dark brown and yellowish orange color and gummy-sticky and granular consistency of extract were also found respectively. The phytochemical screening of70% hydroalcoholic extract of rhizome of C. longa revealed that the presence of phytoconstituents viz.: alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, phytosterols, resins and triterpenoids. Preliminary phytochemical analysis of acetone extract of rhizome of C. longa revealed that the presence of phytoconstituents viz.: alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, saponins, phytosterols, diterpenes, carboxylic acid, resins, triterpenoids, fixed oils and fat. Primary metabolites are absent in both the extracts of Curcuma longa. These phytoconstituents of the plant might play an important role in therapeutic properties.
Keywords: Hydroalcoholic extract, Acetone extract, Curcuma longa, Phytochemical,Rhizomes, Therapeutic
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