Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL AND GC-MS ANALYSIS OF LEAF EXTRACTS OF TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM (L.)

Geeta Katkar*, Rajaram Dubal

Abstract

The bioactive components found in medicinal plants have been utilized for centuries, making them a valuable therapeutic alternative. The secondary metabolites found in medicinal plants are significant for the treatment of various diseases and serve as essential raw materials for the manufacture of both traditional and modern medications. The annual herb fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), belongs to family Fabaceae, found all over the world. It is cultivated for human consumption in the various developed countries as Europe, North Africa, Yemen, India, Mediterranean and France. In the present investigation for phytochemical and GC-MS analysis of Trigonella foenum- graecum, the extracts were prepared in aqueous, alcohol and acetone solvents through successive Soxhlet extraction. Among the tested extracts, the acetone extracts of T. foenum -graecum, showed highest number of phytochemicals as compared to other extracts. These phytochemical compounds present in the extracts may be useful in future pharmaceutical formulations.

Keywords: Trigonella foenum-graecum, Soxhlet apparatus, Phytochemicals, GC-MS.