Isolation of Saponin from Tridex Procumbens (Asteraceae)

S. Urmaliya, M. D. Bharti, V.

Abstract

Tridex procumbens which is a terrestrial weed was selected for the present study. The alcoholic and water extract at 100 mg/kg body weight showed 67% inhibition to the mast cells. The compound isolated revealed a triterpenoid saponin which is antihistaminic.

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