The study focuses on the Gas Chromatography-Mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of ethanolic extract of various plant parts of Christella dentata (Forssk.) Brownsey & Jermy. . GC-MS chromatogram of leaf extracts showed 32 peaks corresponding to different phytochemical constituents present in the extract. The most prevalent compound was Hexadecanoic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. GC-MS spectrum of petiole extract revealed 26 peaks. Seven compounds identified in the petiole extract were found to have medicinal properties .16 compounds were detected in the GC-MS spectrum of rhizome extract. Maximum occurrence as per area percentage was recorded for Hydroxy methyl furfural, a compound with high degree of bioactivity. The results obtained reveal the medicinal importance of different parts of Christella dentata. However, isolation and in vitro and in-vivo bioactivity studies of various compounds are essential for establishing the pharmaceutical potential of this plant species.
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