Phytochemical investigations of Dioscorea bulbifera linn
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Dioscorea bulbifera Linn. Belonging to family Dioscoreaceae is cultivated in Maharashtra on a small scale for its edible tubers. The Plant is perennial, large climber, producing bulbils at the base of its leaves. Whole plant is medicinal being anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, diuretic and tonic. It is also used in diabetes, gonorrhea, helminthiasis and leprosy. Extract of tuber and leaves was subjected to chemical tests for the presence of phytochemical classes like carbohydrates ,proteins, amino acids, fats, oils, steroids, glycosides, alkaloids , tannins and phenolics. Due to presence of carbohydrate, proteins, amino acids, fats and starch tubers become edible. Medicinal property of the plant is due to the presence of secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, glycosides and tannins.
Authors and Affiliations
Ujwala G. Malode, Noor Mohammad, S. A. Quazi, D. T. Mahajan, Vijay Masand
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