Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants from Pennagaram Region, Tamil Nadu, India

KATHAR BASHA , VIJAYA DHAMODARAN

Phytochemical screening, Medicinal plants, Ethnomedicine, Bioactive compounds, Plant extracts

Medicinal plants remain a cornerstone of traditional healthcare systems and a vital source of novel therapeutic agents. The present study explores the preliminary phytochemical composition of 101 medicinal plant species (Herbs 42%, Trees 30%, Shrubs 18%, Climbers 10%) collected from the Pennagaram region of Dharmapuri District, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant materials were taxonomically authenticated, and extracts were prepared using standard maceration and Soxhlet extraction methods. Qualitative phytochemical screening was carried out using established protocols to identify key classes of secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, glycosides, phenolic compounds, steroids, and terpenoids. The findings revealed remarkable diversity in phytochemical distribution among the studied species. Flavonoids emerged as the most dominant compounds, occurring in 96.0% of plants, followed by alkaloids (74.3%), tannins (63.4%), saponins (59.4%), and phenolic compounds (58.4%). Glycosides were moderately present (43.6%), whereas terpenoids (37.6%) and steroids (26.7%) showed relatively lower occurrence. Notably, species such as Achyranthes aspera, Alangium salvifolium, Argemone mexicana, and Hygrophila spinosa demonstrated a rich spectrum of multiple bioactive constituents, highlighting their promising therapeutic potential. Family level analysis indicated that Fabaceae, Apocynaceae, Asteraceae, and Lamiaceae are particularly enriched with bioactive metabolites. The predominance of herbaceous species further emphasizes their ecological significance and extensive utilization in traditional medicine. The widespread presence of flavonoids and alkaloids underscores their crucial role in conferring antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties. In conclusion, this study provides a comprehensive phytochemical baseline for the medicinal flora of the study region, reinforcing their ethnomedicinal value and potential in drug discovery. Future research integrating advanced analytical techniques and pharmacological validation is essential to isolate, characterize, and develop novel plant-based therapeutic agents.

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"Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Medicinal Plants from Pennagaram Region, Tamil Nadu, India", JETNR - JOURNAL OF EMERGING TRENDS AND NOVEL RESEARCH (www.JETNR.org), ISSN:2984-9276, Vol.4, Issue 4, page no.a856-a871, April-2026, Available :https://rjpn.org/JETNR/papers/JETNR2604103.pdf

Volume 4 Issue 4, April-2026

Pages : a856-a871

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Country: Dharmapuri., tamil nadu, India

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