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Planta Med 1973; 23(3): 298-300
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1099447
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CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF THE FLOWERS OF CASSIA OCCIDENTALS

G. S. Niranjan, P. C. Gupta
  • Chemical Laboratories, University of Allahabad, India
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14 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Chemical investigation of the dried flowers of Cassia occidentalis has revealed the presence of Physcion, Emodin, Physcion 1–β–D–glucopyranoside and β–Sitosterol. The compounds were characterised by the direct comparison (mixed m. p., T. L. C. and I. R.) with authentic samples.