Phytochemical analysis of leaves extract of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris from south east of Marivan

Adiantum capillus-veneris is cultivated as a popular garden fern and houseplant. It is found in temperate climates from warm-temperate to tropical, where the moisture content is high but not saturating, in the moist, well-drained sand, loam or limestone many habitats. Adiantum capillus veneris Linn has been recommended in ancient literature of Unani system of medicine as an important ingredient of many formulations for the treatment of urolithiasis. Its decoction has long been used for the same purpose by several Unani physicians. We collected this plant in November 2015 from southeast of marivan. Methanol extract were performed with a Soxhlet apparatus. The exrtact were tested for phytochemical.The Phytochemical Screening was done for the selected plant such asalkaloids,Triterpenes, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, tannins. The phytochemical screening showed that the leaves of Adiantum Capillus-Veneris were contain Saponins, Triterpenes, Flavonoids.

Keywords:

Adiantum capillus veneris , Methanol extract , Soxhlet , phytochemical