• S. P. Kshirsagar
• T. A. Gitte
• M. A. Kare

Ficus elastica Roxb. ex Hornem., a large perennial tree species belonging to the family Moraceae, is widely used as a traditional herbal remedy for various ailments. The bark of Ficus elastica has been traditionally utilized for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. The objective of this study is to determine the optimal extraction procedure for Ficus elastica bark. The dried powdered bark was extracted using different solvents through continuous Soxhlet percolation. The results revealed that only methanol and water extracts showed the presence of all major phytoconstituents, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and others. Furthermore, High-Resolution Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (HR-LCMS) was employed as a robust analytical tool to identify and quantify secondary metabolites, highlighting its significance in botanical and Pharmacognostic studies.

Ficus elastica, Extraction, Phytochemical screening, HR-LCMS.

"PHARMACOGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF STEM BARK OF FICUS ELASTICA ROXB. EX HORNEM.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.a664-a674, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601080.pdf

"PHARMACOGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF STEM BARK OF FICUS ELASTICA ROXB. EX HORNEM.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppa664-a674, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601080.pdf