Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

GC-MS analysis of the Curry leaves (Murraya koengii)

Balasubramanian. S, Ganesh Dama, Surya Narayana VVS & P. Sreedhar Reddy

Medicinal plants and their bioactive compounds have been utilized for primary and traditional healthcare system since time immemorial. The leaves of Murraya koenigii are used as a herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. They are believed to possess anti-diabetic, anti microbial, anti inflammatory properties. Murraya koenigii is a medicinal herb traditionally also used in the treatment of piles, itching and are useful in leucoderma and blood disorders. The methanolic extract of the leaves of Murraya koenigii was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Five compounds were identified which included α.-Caryophyllene, 2-phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxamide and Phenanthrene. In this article we outline about pharmacological and biological activities of these compounds.