Qualitative and Quantitative Estimation of Phytoconstituents in Trigonella Foenum Graceum (original) (raw)
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Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (Fenugreek) commonly known as methi (in Hindi) has been used as a culinary spice, a flavoring agent and as a medicinal plant from ancient time. The present study comprises physicochemical and phytochemical evaluation of different extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum. The physico chemical evaluation was carried out by the determination of ash values, extractive values and moisture content. Whereas phytochemical evaluation was carried out to estimate the presence of carbohydrates, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, phytosterols and phenolic compounds in different extracts of Trigonella foenum-graecum. Results revealed the presence of carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, saponons, tannins, phytosterols, flavonoids, glycosides, fats and phenolic compounds. The present study will helpful in determining the quality and purity of a crude drug.
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Annals of Phytomedicine: An International Journal, 2021
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Annals of phytomedicine, 2023
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According to the Ayurveda plants are have so many constituent which may be used for the treatment of so many diseases. Herbal drugs are easily available and have fewer side effects. So many of the people are attracted towards the herbal plant drugs. Fenugreek is easily available in our kitchen and use as a drugs from oldest time. Fenugreek was used to ease childbirth and to increase milk flow. Today, it is still taken by Egyptian women for menstrual pain and as hilba tea to ease stomach problems of tourists. They contain mucilage, sugars, an alkaloid- trigonellin , which is not poisonous- cholin and a scented compound. Medicinal Action and Uses of Fenugreek like Allergies, Appetite/loss of Catarrh/bronchial, Cholesterol/high, Diabetic Retinopathy, Gas, Gastric Disorders, Lung Infections, Mucus Excessive, Throat/sore, Abscesses, Anemia, Asthma, Boils, Body Odour , Bronchitis, cancer, Eyes/swollen, Fevers, Gallbladder Problems, Heartburn, Inflammation, Sinus Problems, Ulcers, Uterine ...
Review on Pharmacological Activity of Trigonella Foenum- Greacum (Fenugreek
Mantech Publications, 2020
Trigonella foenum-graecum (Fenugreek), commonly known as methi, is an annual herb belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop and its seeds are a common ingredient in dishes from the Indian subcontinent. Its seeds are rich sources of dietary protein fibers, vitamin B, iron & several other dietary minerals. Fenugreek is known to have Hypocholesterolmic, antioxidant potency, digestive stimulant action and hepatoprotective effect. It is also used in the treatment of smallpox & hair loss. The seed of fenugreek contains two main alkaloids, namely choline & trigonelline. It also contains four flavonoids & two steroidal saponins. In this review article, we study in detail the various pharmacological activity of Trigonella foenum-greacum (fenugreek).