QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMICALS IN THE FLOWERS OF MEDICINAL PLANTS: IN-SILICO AND IN-VITRO ANALYSIS FOR DISEASE TREATMENT

Abstract

This study looks closely at the phytochemical content of the blooms from five different plant species, including Chrysanthemum morifolium, Dahlia pinnata, Gazania rigens, and Viola tricolour var. hortensis. The main goal of this study is to determine whether certain phytochemicals, such as tannins, anthocyanins, terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, are present or absent in these flowers. Through in-silico studies using the SwissTargetPrediction tool to identify the gene targets for the phytochemicals, the thesis also looks at the potential therapeutic efficacy of particular phytochemicals, such as quercetin, apigenin, and isorhamnetin, in the treatment of a number of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, pancreatic cancer, Parkinson's disease, and other life-threatening conditions. The results of this study provide vital new information regarding potential medical uses as well as new insights into the phytochemical profiles of the selected plant species. The results also highlight the value of natural ingredients in the development of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of a range of diseases. The findings indicate a need for further investigation, including clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of these phytochemicals in human patients, perhaps paving the way for their use in therapeutic settings.