Phytochemical analysis of eclipta prostrata L. (L.) Leaves

Eclipta prostrata (L.) belonging to Asteraceae plant family possesses antihepatotoxic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anthelmintic, insecticidal, antihaemorrhagic, antihyperglycaemic, antimytotoxic, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. In the present study the phytochemical screening of Eclipta prostrata (L.) leaves through qualitative phytochemical test, Fourier- transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis and Gas chromatography- mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis was done.