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Entomology Research
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VOL. 6, ISSUE 6 (2021)
Physicochemical analysis and phytochemical screening of bee propolis from India
Authors
D Janani, Meenatchi Rajamani, S Shanmugasundaram
Abstract
Propolis, commonly called as 'bee glue,' is honey bees' most important and fascinating 'chemical weapon.' Resinous exudates from diverse plant parts are collected by the bees and are transferred to their colonies, where they are converted to propolis by enzymes. In this present study propolis was subjected for its physicochemical analysis, extraction using various solvents, phytochemical screening and total phenolic content analysis was also performed. The ash content was 3.46% and moisture content was 4.98%. Solvents such as acetone, chloroform, ethanol, hexane and water were used for the extraction. The presence of secondary metabolites such as phenols, alkaloids, and terpenoids were determined through phytochemical screening of solvent extracts. The total phenolic content was reported to be highest in ethanolic extract which showed 123.50 ± 0.30 mg GAE/ g. The values of the acetone, chloroform, hexane, and water extracts were 101.36± 0.05, 94.56 ± 0.16, 99.54 ± 0.14, and 73.94 ± 0.35mg GAE /g of propolis respectively.
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Pages:245-249
How to cite this article:
D Janani, Meenatchi Rajamani, S Shanmugasundaram "Physicochemical analysis and phytochemical screening of bee propolis from India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 6, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 245-249
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