Phytochemical profiling of methanolic extract and petroleum ether soluble fraction of Nami (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) leaves

Abstract

Medicinal plants are essential in drug development since they serve as raw materials in the pharmaceutical industry. One such plant, Nami (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.), which belongs to the family Dioscoreaceae, is well known for its medicinal properties. This study aimed to identify the bioactive metabolites present in the leaves of D. hispida Dennst. The phytochemical screening of methanolic extract and petroleum ether soluble fraction extract of D. hispida Dennst. leaves revealed the presence of tannin, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, glycosides, terpenoids, and steroids, all of which possess medicinal properties. Hence, these bioactive metabolites may be employed to develop innovative drugs for several diseases.