Proximate and Phytochemical Scrutiny of Piper Betel Leaves Powder
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Betel leaves are rich in nutrients and phytochemicals. It has many medicinal properties therefore it is used in curing various diseases since ancient times. Anti-ulcer, anti-platelet, anti-diabetic, bad breath, boils and abscesses, anemia, conjunctivitis, constipation, headache, arthritis etc. are cured by betel leaves. The purpose of research is to evaluate the nutraceutical properties of betel leaves. Dried powder of betel leaves were used in testing moisture, fat, fiber, carbohydrate, protein, vitamin C, iron and calcium. Betel leave’s aqueous extract was used in various assays such as phenols, alkaloids, saponin, tannin, steroids and other compounds. The phytochemicals screening of the leaf extract was determined by various methods. The results found that betel leaf have different types of nutrients and phytochemicals in it.
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Ekta Singh Chauhan, Jaya Aishwarya
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