Author(s):
Sandhya Bagde, Ruchi Shivhare, Aditya A. Pohankar, Sakshi V. Deshmukh, Sakshi V. Khedikar, Sakshi S. Kamde, Ashwini A Zanke, Dr. Sandip Sapkal, Ananta B Ghonge
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sandhyahadke90@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00732 
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Sandhya Bagde*, Ruchi Shivhare, Aditya A. Pohankar, Sakshi V. Deshmukh, Sakshi V. Khedikar, Sakshi S. Kamde, Ashwini A Zanke, Dr. Sandip Sapkal, Ananta B Ghonge
Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy Besa, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, 440037.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 10,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
Phytobiotics refer to the use of naturally occurring biologically active components from plants. These probiotics are a new topic of interest for researchers and industry. Thus, the current study sought to determine the nutritional value and phytochemical features of Cassia tora, Moringa oleifera, and Asparagus racemosus. The drug powders were examined to determine their proximate makeup and mineral contents. The phytochemical screening and antioxidant properties were assessed using the DPPH free radical scavenging capability. The results revealed that the powders of Cassia tora seeds, Moringa oleifera leaves, and Asparagus racemosus roots contained high levels of macronutrients (lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates) as well as minerals such as sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), iron (Fe), calcium (Ca) and zinc (Zn). Additionally, extracts of Cassia tora, Moringa oleifera, and Asparagus racemosus had the best antioxidant activity. To summarize, these plants are major suppliers of nutrients and bioactive chemicals, and as phytobiotics, they can be beneficial in commercial and research applications.
Cite this article:
Sandhya Bagde, Ruchi Shivhare, Aditya A. Pohankar, Sakshi V. Deshmukh, Sakshi V. Khedikar, Sakshi S. Kamde, Ashwini A Zanke, Dr. Sandip Sapkal, Ananta B Ghonge. Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiles of Cassia tora, Moringa oleifera, Asparagus racemosus. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(10):4751-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00732
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Sandhya Bagde, Ruchi Shivhare, Aditya A. Pohankar, Sakshi V. Deshmukh, Sakshi V. Khedikar, Sakshi S. Kamde, Ashwini A Zanke, Dr. Sandip Sapkal, Ananta B Ghonge. Nutritional and Phytochemical Profiles of Cassia tora, Moringa oleifera, Asparagus racemosus. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2024; 17(10):4751-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2024.00732 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-17-10-17
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