Abstract:
In this study the extract of Zingiber Officinale (ginger) was
subjected to phytochemical screening which revealed the
presence of glycosides, steroids and flavonoids. The crude
extract was purified by column chromatography followed by
thin layer chromatography .The characterization of isolate was
accomplished by UV study; the UV data suggest a pattern
characteristic of aurones. The following tentative structure was
proposed:
