Author

PRIYANKA RAJPUT AND R.A. SHARMA

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Lab, Department of Botany,

University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pin Code-302004

Email: rajputpriyanka82@gmail.com Page Number :363-367

Date of online publication: 31st December 2021

DOI: 10.5958/2455-7218.2021.00041.3

Abstract

Urtication is an age-old homeopathic therapy used to eradicate or improve the condition of joints in patients suffering from Osteoarthritis and in paralysis. The present study aims in determining the phytochemical composition of the aerial part of the plant as well as the characterization of chemical present that imparts such anti-arthritic properties to the plant. The phytochemical analysis was done for characterization of compounds responsible for exhibiting the anti-arthritic effect in urtication therapy, using appropriate standard established protocols for GC-MS Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry analysis of aerial plant parts. The analysis results showed presence of 58 compounds of which 7 compounds were found to exhibit antiarthritic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. These compounds were phenolic, flavonoids, alcohols and fatty acids in nature. 3,5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-2,3- dihydro-4H-pyran-4-one was reported in highest concentration among the 7 compounds imparting potential properties for use in the traditional urtication process.

Keywords: Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory, Nettle, Osteoarthritis, Urtication

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