Phytochemical evaluation of Plumbago zeylanica roots from Indonesia and assessment of its plumbagin concentration

Folia Med (Plovdiv). 2022 Feb 28;64(1):96-102. doi: 10.3897/folmed.64.e58086.

Abstract

Plumbagozeylanica grows widely in many tropical countries. In Indonesia, this plant, known as Daun Encok, has some beneficial effects on human health.

Keywords: chloroform root extract GC-MS medicinal plant.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Indonesia
  • Naphthoquinones* / analysis
  • Phytochemicals
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology
  • Plumbaginaceae*

Substances

  • Naphthoquinones
  • Phytochemicals
  • Plant Extracts
  • plumbagin