Estimation of phytochemical constituents in three plants widely used for traditional treatment of asthma in myanmar
IJPSR, 60, 5102-5109. Published: Sep. 2021.
This study investigates This study analyzes crude drug powder extracts of Datura metel, Leucas cephalotes, and Piper betel for their phytochemical composition. Glycosides, tannins, saponins, carbohydrates, and phenolic compounds were detected in Piper and Leucas, while Datura also contained alkaloids. The presence of tannins, alkaloids, and phenolics may explain their antimicrobial activity and traditional use in treating asthma in Myanmar’s Kalay, Sagaing District.