Phytochemical Studies of the Grains of Paspalum scrobiculatum

Gaurav Bhatia; Shweta Joshi; Ashutosh Barve; R. K. Nema 3,  ,; Ankur Joshi; Sonia Gehlot

Gaurav Bhatia Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Shweta Joshi Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Ashutosh Barve Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
R. K. Nema 3, , Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Ankur Joshi Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Sonia Gehlot Depatment of Pharmacognosy, Smriti College of Pharmaceutical Education, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords: Paspalum scrobiculatum, Physical constants, Phytochemical tests, Diabetes.

Abstract

The grains of Paspalum scrobiculatum Linn. Commonly known as Kodo millet was investigated for its physicochemical and phytochemical screening. According to traditional practice the grains of Paspalum scrobiculatum is used for the management of diabetes. Ash value (total ash, acid insoluble ash, water soluble ash and sulphated ash), Extractive value and total phenolic contents were studied dry weight. The phytochemical tests revealed the presence of tannins, phenolics, saponins, proteins and carbohydrates.