Phytochemical study of Shepherd`s purse herb

Abstract

Capsella bursa-pastoris is a plant with wide range of chemical constituents which exerted many pharmacological effects. There is a great promise for development of novel drugs from Capsella bursa-pastoris to treat many human diseases as a result of its effectiveness and safety. The content of loss on drying, total ash, acid-insoluble ash and extractable matter were calculated in mg per g of air-dried material. Qualitative determination of biologically active compounds in Shepherds purse herb was carried out. The presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins and polysaccharides were determined in Shepherds purse herb. At the base of chromatographic analysis, we can make conclusion that flavonoid glycosides and phenolic compounds are present in Shepherds purse herb. Quantitative determination of flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic acid and polysaccharides were carried out for Shepherds purse herb. It was determined that content of flavonoids in Shepherds purse herb was 0,46±0,57 %. hydroxycinnamic acid – 2,11±0,72% and polysaccharides – 11,11±1,82%.