Phytochemical screening of different extracts of Iris variegate

Medicinal plants have been used in different systems of medicine from centuries. Among the most important medicinal plants Iris species have also been included in this category which belongs to family Iridaceae. It has widerange of medicinal and pharmacological uses. Rhizomes of some Iris species are rich sources ofbioactive molecules, such as flavonoids, Steroids, tannins, saponins, iridal type triterpenoids, diterpenes and quinons.Isoflavonoids are the major constituents of all Iris species and about 50 different isoflavonoids in the form of diglucosides, triglucosides are reported in Iris.Consumption of isoflavonoids is reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer and also have diverse biological activities like antimicrobial, estrogenic and insecticidal. Further research work is needed to explore the wide range of applications of Iris species, so that maximum utilization can be done for human welfare.