QUALITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF METHANOLIC AND AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF BARLERIA CRISTATA

Barleria cristata has been used for several diseases. Barleria cristata belongs to family Acanthaceae. The present study comprises phytochemical evaluation of different extracts (methanolic and aqueous extracts) of Barleria cristata by using different standard methods. The investigation of phytochemical analysis was carried out to estimate the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, phytosterols and phenolic compounds in different extracts of Barleria cristata. Results revealed the presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, saponons, phytosterols, flavonoids, fats and oils. The present investigation will helpful in Assessing the quality and purity of a crude drug and laying down pharmacopoieal standards for Barleria cristata Key words: Barleria cristata, phytochemical evaluation, alkaloids and flavonoids.