Pharmacognostic and Preliminary Phytochemical Investigation of Corchorus Fascicularis LAM. Stems

Stems of plant Corchorus fascicularis L. are reported to possess medicinal values in traditional system of medicine. The present investigation deals with preliminary phytochemical investigation of Stems of Corchorus fascicularis L. which includes physicochemical parameters like ash values, extractive values and moisture content. Phytochemical investigation of nhexane, chloroform, ethanol and water extract revealed the presence of glycosides, tannins, terpenoids, steroids, carbohydrates, alkaloids, saponins and proteins. The main aim of present investigation is to study the pharmacognostic characters and phytochemical standard of Stems of Corchorus fascicularis L. which could be used to prepare a monograph for the proper identification of plant. Keywords: Stems, Corchorus fascicularis L., Physicochemical, Phytochemical analysis.