Extraction and Phytochemical screening of various extract of Salvia officinalis Linn.

Abstract

Medicinal plants have served as rich sources of pharmacologically active substances. Herbs have been used in a diverse array of purposes, including medicine, nutrition, flavorings, beverages, dying, repellents, fragrances, cosmetics, charms, smoking and industrial uses. Today, herbs are still found in 40% of prescription drugs. Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage is a perennial, evergreen shrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It belongs to family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world. In the present paper % extract obtained and presence of major phytochemicals from the leaves extract of the plant was reported.