Author(s):
Raje Siddiraju Upendra, Arpitha C T, Sanjay Shrinivas Nagar, R Karthik
Email(s):
upendra.rs@reva.edu.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00821 
Address:
Raje Siddiraju Upendra1, Arpitha C T2, Sanjay Shrinivas Nagar3, R Karthik4
1School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka, India.
2School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka, India.
3School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka, India.
4School of Electronics and Communication Engineering, REVA University, Rukmini Knowledge Park, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 560064, Karnataka, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 12,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Epiphyllum oxypetalum, also known as Bramhakamal in India, belongs to the cactus family, Cactaceae, and holds significant cultural and religious value. This plant stands out as one of the highest cultivated species in its genus. While it has been acknowledged for its holy significance, its potential therapeutic properties have gained attention due to its limited exploration in phytochemical research. The present study aimed to assess the nutritive value, biotherapeutic potentials, and secondary metabolite outline of both leaf and flower parts of Epiphyllum oxypetalum. Nutritive analysis revealed essential components like proteins, lipids, and vitamins, including niacin. Further analysis of native extracts identified various secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, and glycosides. Antibacterial activity was observed in flower extracts, while fluorescent analysis of flower powder with different chemical reagents provided insights into its phytochemical characteristics. The focus extended to specific phytochemicals in leaf isolates using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), uncovering the presence of eight medicinally active metabolites. Notably, Beta-Sitosterol emerged as the prominent compound (23.06%), known for its therapeutic applications in heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS, and as an anticancer agent against cervical and colon cancer. This comprehensive study highlights the medicinal potential of Epiphyllum oxypetalum, emphasizing the elite presence of Beta-Sitosterol and elucidating the nutritive values of its leaf and flower parts. Further exploration, particularly through GC-MS analysis of flower extracts, could broaden our understanding of their pharmacological properties.
Cite this article:
Raje Siddiraju Upendra, Arpitha C T, Sanjay Shrinivas Nagar, R Karthik. Metabolite Profile Assessment and Phytochemical Comparative Studies of Ethanolic Extracts of Leaf and Flower Parts of Medicinal Plant Epiphyllum oxypetalum Lin. (Bramhakamal). Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):5682-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00821
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Raje Siddiraju Upendra, Arpitha C T, Sanjay Shrinivas Nagar, R Karthik. Metabolite Profile Assessment and Phytochemical Comparative Studies of Ethanolic Extracts of Leaf and Flower Parts of Medicinal Plant Epiphyllum oxypetalum Lin. (Bramhakamal). Research Journal Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(12):5682-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00821 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-12-11
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