Estudio fitoquímico del extracto metanólico de Hedyosmum strigosum Tozdia en la provincia de Loja

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Abstract: In the present research work, the phytochemical study of the species Hedyosmum strigosum Tozdia, belonging to the Chloranthaceae family, was carried out, which was collected in the Cerro Villonaco in the city of Loja, the species of the genus Hedyosmum are known as guayusa del monte or lemongrass, the aromatic leaves are used as refreshing aromatic drinks or as substitutes for coffee or tea and to soothe various ailmentsThe methanolic extract of the aerial parts of the plant in the foliation state, presented a total yield of 6.66%, and it was possible to isolate the molecule called Thymol with molecular formula C10H14O and a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol, said compound was identified by spectroscopic techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and compared with bibliography.