QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ESTIMATION OF PHYTOCONSTITUENTS IN TRIGONELLA FOENUM GRACEUM

Abstract

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an important spice; its dried seeds have wide application in food and beverages as a flavoring additive as well as in medicines. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the phytochemical constitution of ethanolic extract of dried plant parts (Leaf, Stem, Root and Seed) of Medicinal Herb Trigonella foenum-graecum. Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of phytochemical constituents’ viz. Carbohydrate, Starch, Amino Acid, Protein, Lipid, Chlorophyll, Phenol and Alkaloid was performed by well-known test protocols available in the literature. Maximum amount of phytoconstituents was recorded in root part of plant. The results suggest that Trigonella foenum-graecum is a promising potential source of natural drug.