Research Article

Evaluation of Physicochemical & Phytochemical Parameters of
Trichosanthes dioica Roxb

Yogesh Shivhare1*, Priya Singh2, Sarika Shrivastava2, Prashant Soni1, A.K. Singhai2

Abstract

The current study was carried out to provide requisite phytochemical detail about the plant Trichosanthes dioica Roxb (fruits). For phytochemical screening, different type of extracts were prepared and tested for the presence of secondary metabolites and various physico-chemical parameters. The results revealed the presence of flavonoids, carbohydrates, tannins and alkaloids in the plant.

Keywords: Phytochemical screening, Trichosanthes dioica, Total ash

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1.Department of Pharmacognosy, RKDF College of Pharmacy, Bhopal (M.P.), India
2. Department of Pharmacognosy, Lakshminarain College of Pharmacy, Bhopal (M.P.), India.
*Corresponding Author : yogesh_aot@rediffmail.com