Phytochemical screening of the methanolic extract of Passiflora incarnata L.

Abstract

The aim of this work is to carry out a phytochemical screening of extracts of Passiflora incarnata L. to know the composition of secondary metabolites and to better understand the pharmacodynamic properties of its extracts. Phytochemical screening of the methanolic extract of Passiflora incarnata indicates the presence of the following phytochemicals: Tannins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Carbohydrates, Terpenoids, Steroids, Polyphenols and Phytosterols. Saponins, Resin, Fixed oils and fats and Quinones weren’t detected.