Screening of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds in punica granatum peel to evaluate its hematological potential

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Shikha Rana., Savita Dixit and Alok Mittal

Background: Pomegranate is the most significant tree which has been domesticated for incalculable human benefits and serves as a food medicine of great importance. Pomegranate has been found to have ethnomedical history and is a rich reservoir of phytochemicals. These are found to possess several chemicals and have immense economic value. Its various parts are exploited by pharmaceuticals and are considered as a powerhouse of energy due to its nutritive value.
Methods: The present study was carried out for phytochemical analysis in the hydroalcoholic pomegranate peel extracts. The phytochemical analysis and analysis of bioactive compounds are done, the pomegranate peel extracts are found to have carbohydrates, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, tannic acids and phenolic compounds. The antioxidant activity, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, nitric oxide radical scavenging activity was analyzed.
Results: For good health, the quality of blood should be maintained and for this antioxidant may be the key so as to protect the blood from oxidative stress. The results of various tests performed are compiled in various graphs and tables.
Conclusions: Thus, from the present study it is concluded that pomegranate peel is a rich source of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds such as antioxidants and so can be used for various pharmaceutical and therapeutic purposes like increase in hemoglobin count.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2017.2529.0042
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