Phytochemical Screening of Crude Root Extracts of Cephalandra indica (Cucurbitaceae).

The traditional system for treatment of various diseases based on the use of various plant parts of Cephalandra indica. The tuberous roots consist of various new bioactive molecules, which provide more folklore way to treat hypoglycemia, hypolipidimic and jaundice. Fresh juice of roots is used to treat diabetes. Considering the significance of it, the present study provides information for physicochemical parameters and HPTLC profile of hydroalcoholic extracts of roots of Cephalandra indica, so that the medicinal property can be explored properly.