The species under investigation is RET having medicinal attributes. In present context secondary metabolites mainly terpenoids are investigated. Proximate phytochemical analysis conducted as per standard protocols. Five different solvents systems were used viz. water, methanol, ethanol, chloroform and acetone. Additional compounds found are steroids, saponins, glycosides, alkaloids etc. Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GCMS) analysis revealed presence of various biomolecules.
Dinesh D. Khedkar2* Anand V. Oke1 (Thu,) studied this question.