GC-MS Analysis of Volatiles Present in Pappea Capensis Extracts

The use of medicinal plants played a crucial role in human survival for many years. Papea capensis is used mostly the Northern part South Africa and neighboring countries. woody tree was collected, shade dried, powdered. extraction experiments (ethanolic extract, methanol water extract) were done at Synexa Life Sciences. For purpose identifying biochemical elements present wood portion Pappea capensis, extracts concentrated analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy Central Analytical Facilities (CAF), University Stellenbosch, Africa. GC-MS identified 41 compounds which included 4-ethylbenzaldehyde, 2, 4-diter- butyl phenol, acetic acid, butanoic have antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor, antifungal effects. Regardless their quantities, seven (7) unidentified phytochemical substances discovered; existence may favourable effect on therapeutic agents be source biological activities ascribed to them by conventional healers. Furthermore, it holistic plant traditional medicine aesthetic value among indigenous communities Limpopo due several varied chemical components that been found. three must fractionated according bioassay-guidance identify pure establish ones are physiologically active. plants, being only sources healers rely treatment patients, received tremendous attention drug therapy, discovery, development. These studies demonstrated with potential phytopharmaceuticals.