GC-MS analysis of the methanolic extract of the leaves of Dipteracanthus patulus (Jacq.) Nees

S. Gopalakrishnan, K. Saroja a

Abstract

Dipteracanthus patulus (Jacq.) Nees. (Syn. Ruellia patula Jacq). (Acanthaceae) is a medicinal herb traditionally used in the treatment of wounds. The methanolic extract of the leaves of Dipteracanthus patulus was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Seventeen compounds were identified which included n-Hexadecanoic acid, 9,12,Octadecanoic acid (Z, Z) -, Linoleic acid ethyl ester