IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

J.FLORA PRIYADARSHINI; K.SIVAKUMARI; RAJINI SELVARAJ; K.ASHOK; P. JAYAPRAKASH; S.RAJESH

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF CRUDE PROPOLIS COLLECTED FROM BEEHIVES

J. Flora Priyadarshini, K. Sivakumari, Rajini Selvaraj, K. Ashok, P. Jayaprakash, S. Rajesh

Abstract :

Propolis is well known for its valuable biological activities widely used in the treatment of many diseases and beneficial effects on human. It is rich in chemical compounds which depend on the type of plant accessible to the bees. In the present study, the chemical composition of propolis ethanol extract were analysed using GCMS where 10 active phyto compounds were identified and characterized by the presence of significant amount of lipids (2.44 µg/g) and alkaloids (1.53 µg/g). In addition, compounds such as alkaloids, phenols, tannins, saponins, carbohydrates, lipids and protein were quantified. According to chemical composition of propolis, the propolis ethanol extract is a promising source of new bioactive compounds, which need identification of compounds responsible for the biological activity.