Typha elephantina

The roots of Typha elephantina (Fam:Typhaceae) was subjected to phytochemical screening and pharmacological examination.The phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids,quinones,glycosides and carbohydrates. The methanolic extract and its partitionate of roots of Typha elephantina were subjected to pharmacological investigations such as antioxidant activity,cytotoxic activity, antimicrobial assay, analgesic activity(peripheral and central), antipyretic activity,CNS depressant activity and thrombolytic activity.The study showed that the plant can be used for various purpose.

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Md. Mostafizur Rahman has obtained his M.Pharm from the Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology,Faculty of Pharmacy,University of Dhaka,Dhaka,Bangladesh.He completed his B.Pharm (Hons.) from the same faculty.He is working as a Product Executive,Local Marketing Department,ACI Limited,Bangladesh.