Characterization of chemical composition of ethanolic extract of bee pollen in India

Aim: Bee pollen is a mixture of pollen/male gametophyte of flowers, nectar/sweet liquid substance from flowers and salivary secretions of bees. It comprises a huge diversity of compounds which are thought to work together for medicinal purpose. The present study was undertaken to assess the bioactive components of bee pollens responsible for therapeutic properties. Methodology: of Apis mellifera pollen were analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The volatile chemicals compounds found in ethanolic extracts Results: The observations revealed the presence of hydrocarbons, sugars and their derivatives, fatty acids, glycosides, alcohol, esters, aldehyde and carbamate. Interpretation: hence, further study on pollens is required due to its broad spectrum of potential medicinal and nutritional activities. Present findings authenticate huge chemical diversity and Collection of pollen from flowers Pollen Extract Pollen gets stick to the hind legs of the bees Transferred to the hives Extraction by Ethanol Y Sonication at 35 degrees C Y Centrifugation at 5000 rpm for 10 mins Y Evaporation to dryness Pollens are collected and dried