PHYTOCHEMICAL AND CYTOTOXIC PROPERTIES OF WILD SARCHOCLAMYS PULCHERRIMA GOUD FROM ASSAM, NORTH EASTERN INDIA

Results: The study indicated the presence of most of the major phytochemicals viz. alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins etc. in the leaf extract of the plant. The free radical scavenging activity of the sample against DPPH and ABTS was recorded as 84.87% and 76.9% respectively and found comparable to that of the ascorbic acid (88.2% and 83% respectively). In vitro cytotoxicity assay indicated a maximum cell damaging activity (60% Viability) at the exposure concentration (100 µg/ml leaf extract) and least activity (90% Viability) at the exposure concentration (20 µg/ml leaf extract). Conclusion: The present investigation will help to evaluate the neutraceutical prospect of the plant species with scientific validation of a traditionally acclaimed medicinal food plant.