Comparitive phytochemical and physicochemical study of seeds of the genus Angelica L. from Neelum valley Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

摘要

Seeds of Angelica species Angelica glauca Edgew. and Angelica archangelica var himalaica (Clarke) E. Nasir family Umbelliferae were collected for phytochemical and physico-chemical study. Seeds and other parts of the Angelica species are used to cure in variety of ailments in many countries. Seeds of two species of the Angelica were analyzed for the detection of bioactive compounds by using acetone, chloroform, methanol and water extracts. Maximum solubility of seeds extract of both species was high in water solvent while acetone and chloroform were not ideal solvents for extraction while methanol was a moderate solvent. Chemically the seeds of both Angelica species showed variety of bioactive compounds including alkaloids, phenolic compounds and flavonoids thus, seeds can be used for medicinal purposes after ascertaining their pharmacological activity.