Solvent-Based Qualitative Analysis Of Secondary Metabolites In Aegle Marmelos Leaves

Abstract

Aegle marmelos (L.) Correa, commonly known as bael, is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine. The present study aimed to carry out qualitative phytochemical analysis of Aegle marmelos leaves using different solvents, including ethanol, methanol, chloroform, water, and petroleum ether. Standard phytochemical screening methods were employed to detect major classes of secondary metabolites. The results indicated variation in metabolite distribution depending on the solvent used, highlighting the influence of solvent polarity on phytochemical extraction. This preliminary investigation provides baseline information on the phytochemical profile of bael leaves and supports their ethnomedicinal relevance.