Qualitative phytochemical screening in different solvents of rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) Benth., ex Kurz. stem

Indian medicinal plant (Rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) were analyzed for their phytochemical constituents. The results revealed the presence of bioactive constituents comprising carbohydrate, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponin and triterpenes. Rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) is a good source of glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenes. Hence it is used for the extraction of useful drugs.