Preliminary phytochemical investigation in seeds of Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers., plant specimen from Fabaceae family

Abstract

The present research paper represents the preliminary phytochemical screening of the crude extract of Seeds of Tephrosia villosa (L.) Pers. plant belongs to the Fabaceae Family exposed to find out the presence of various bioactive components. The specimen shows the occurrence of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Flavonoids, Phytosterols, and Carbohydrate while Phenolic compounds, Tannins, Saponins, Proteins and Free Amino Acids and Gums & mucilage in trace amount. The diversity of phytochemicals found suggests that the studies plant specimen could serve as a source of useful drugs for future.