Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Devendra Singh, Pratishtha Sharma, Ashok Gaur and Lakshmi Kant

Abstract: Brassica juncea seeds hold economic significance and have been recognized for centuries in various countries for their medicinal and nutritional benefits. The present research focuses on the qualitative phytochemical analysis of chloroform and hydroalcoholic extracts derived from Brassica juncea seeds. In the experiment, Brassica juncea seeds were obtained from the local market and underwent authentication. The hydroalcoholic extract of Brassica juncea seeds revealed the existence of alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, saponins, phenols, steroids, carbohydrates and proteins. Phenols, saponins, steroids, tannins, and carbohydrates were found in the chloroform extract of Brassica juncea seeds, whereas alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and proteins were not detected. These plant secondary metabolites, commonly referred to as phytochemical substances, are said to have a wide range of biological and therapeutic uses. So this plant species has a wide range of therapeutic applications and can be further researched to produce pharmaceutical medications.