The main objective of the present study is to investigate the organoleptic characters and phytochemical compounds of Aloe barbadensis extract. The fresh leaves of Aloe barbadensis were collected from Chengalpet District, Tamilnadu and studied for its organoleptic character using leaf powder of Aloe barbadensis were found to be bitter in taste with pH 6. The fluorescent test of leaf powder of Aloe vera with different chemicals showed the ability of plant to exhibit fluorescent colour in presence of UV light (365nm) than day light. The extract were obtained using water and methanol as a solvent for phytochemical studies. Among the both extract, Methanolic Extract of Aloe barbadensis were found to be rich in alkaloids, saponins, tannins and phenols. The presence of these novel bioactive secondary metabolites makes the plant to be utilized for antimicrobial activity against different pathogens.
Key words: Aloe barbadensis, pH, Fluorescent test, Phytochemicals
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