Phytochemical evaluation of the ethanolic extract obtained from the roots of Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott (Araceae) Katherine Ceschin Tapxure Reis, Luciana Lopes Guimarães, Walber Toma

Abstract

The use of medicinal plants as an alternative or complement to traditional medicine has always been present in Brazil and throughout its history. With such a vast territory and rich biodiversity, Brazil contributes significantly to the use of natural products. The present study aimed to perform a phytochemical analysis of the secondary plant metabolites present in the ethanolic fraction from the aerial roots of the species Philodendron bipinnatifidu. The results obtained in this study demonstrate the presence of tannins and saponins, which justifies the use of this plant for the treatment of ulcers, erysipelas, intestinal parasites, antimicrobials and fungicides by the population, raising the hypothesis that its action should be attributed to the secondary metabolites found. These data serve to assist the production of new subsequent studies contributing to the development of new therapeutic alternatives with greater safety and less negative environmental impact.