Identification of the root of Punica granatum in galenic preparations using TLC
Ferrara, L.; Schettino, O.; Forgione, P.; Rullo, V.; Di Gennaro, S.
Bollettino della Societa Italiana di Biologia Sperimentale 65(5): 385-390
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-8771 PMID: 2775544 Document Number: 4224
The alkaloids present in the root of "Punica granatum" have been extracted by two different methods: extraction by Soxlet and extraction by steam distillation. Then the extracts have been compared by TLC chromatography using different solvents and specific chromogen reagents. The presence of pseudo-pelletierine has been confirmed in both the extractive solution by reaction with conc. K2Cr2O7. The above results explains the toxic activity of the unsuitable galenic preparations.
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