Khude Varsha Sanjay ✉
Department of Botany, Devchand College, Arjunnagar, Kolhapur, India
Received: Apr 8, 2023/ Revised: May 5, 2023/ Accepted: 6 May, 2023
(✉) Corresponding Author: drvarshakhude81@gmail.com
Abstract
The present research paper focuses on the phytochemical analysis of 10 different species of non-cultivated, wild, and traditional vegetables available in the adjoining area of Nipani City (Karnataka) during the rainy season. These wild plants are used as medicine as well as vegetables. They are used to treat different diseases like diabetes, rheumatism, dysentery, dyspepsia, gastritis, constipation, urinary disorders, etc., and are easily available in natural habitats, a cheap and excellent source of nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, iron, essential minerals, and other secondary metabolites. Phytochemical analyzed 10 leafy vegetable extracts shows the presence of phytochemicals such as phenols, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, and flavonoids. The photochemical analysis of these plants is very important commercially and has a great interest in pharmaceutical companies for the production of new drugs for curing various diseases.
Keywords: Phytochemical, Phenols, Tannins, Saponins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids.
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Khude, V. S. (2023). Qualitative phytochemical analysis of ten different leafy wild vegetables. Science Archives, Vol. 4(2), 99-101. https://doi.org/10.47587/SA.2023.4205
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