Typha Elephantina: Biological Investigations of Roots

The roots of Typha elephantina (Fam: Typhaceae) was subjected to phytochemical screening and pharmacological examination. The phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids,quinones,glycosides and carbohydrates. The methanolic extract and its partitionate of roots of Typha elephantina were subjected to pharmacological investigations such as antioxidant activity,cytotoxic activity, antimicrobial assay, analgesic activity(peripheral and central), antipyretic activity, CNS depressant activity and thrombolytic activity. The study showed that the plant can be used for various purpose.