A Comparative Quantitative Phytochemical Analysis of Ethyl Acetate Extract of Tuber of Gloriosa Superba, Fruit of Solanum nigrum and Leaf of Grewia hirsuta Vahl

Gloriosa superba, a member of the Liliaceae family and commonly known as flame lily. The plant's most popular and widespread use in traditional medicine is primarily directed against rheumatism and gout. Solanum nigrum Linn., commonly known as black nightshade, is a frequently consumed medicinal herb belonging to the Solanaceae family. Grewia hirsute vahl belonging to the extensive flowering plant family Malvaceae. G. hirsuta has revealed a significant presence of phenolics, alkaloids, and flavonoids, the bioactive compounds analysis of the ethyl acetate (ETOAC) solvent extract of plants were analysed by standard methods. The extract were analysed for the presence of secondary metabolites (alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, carbohydrate, reducing sugar, and proteins). Overall these plants are holds significance both botanically and medicinally, serving as a valuable resource within its ecosystem and contributing to traditional healthcare systems. Across millennia, humanity has depended on an extensive range of plant components to combat and forestall ailments. The vast assortment of medicinal plants and herbs, each harboring an array of phytochemicals with robust biological properties, signifies substantial therapeutic promise. These phytochemicals manifest a wide spectrum of effects, enhancing resilience against chronic diseases. This analysis offers valuable information for further exploration of its medicinal properties and development of novel therapeutic agents.