Analysis of bioactive compounds of selected parasitic plants of Odisha state and validation of their tribal claims

Phytochemical screening of four parasitic plants (Viscum articulatum, Cassytha filiformis, Dendrophthoe falcata, and Cuscuta reflexa) is carried out and findings are presented. The results revealed that saponin, tannin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, terpenoid, reducing sugar, and steroids are detected. The availability of diverse secondary metabolites indicates the pharmacological potential of selected parasitic plants of Odisha.