Physicochemical, Phytochemical and toxicity studies on gum and mucilage from plant Abelmoschus esculentus

Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Okra is a popular health food due to its high fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. It is also a good source of calcium and potassium. In addition, the plant has been used medicinally in the treatment of several disorders like Anticancer, antimicrobial, hypoglycaemic and anti-ulcer activity, etc. The Present studies give pharmacopoeial standards like physicochemical constant Ash value, Specific gravity and pH. The phytochemical screening revealed the presence of Carbohydrate, Protein and Amino acid, flavonoids, phytosterol, and volatile oil. The toxicity studies were carried out according to the method of Knudsen and Curtis and up to dose 4000 mg/kg, no mortality; no toxic manifestations were observed.

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Shankul Kumar

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Shankul Kumar (2014). Physicochemical, Phytochemical and toxicity studies on gum and mucilage from plant Abelmoschus esculentus. The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 3(3), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-49564