International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Vol. 1, Issue 1, Part A (2017)

Momordica charantia of phytochemical study: A review

Author(s):

Dr. Basavaraj S Adi and Dr. Siva Rami Reddy E

Abstract:
Momordica charantia is used for some medicinal purposes in traditional medicine. The phytochemical composition of bitter gourd was investigated using standard analytical methods. Phytochemicals like tannin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, saponins, steroids, cardiac glycosides, phlobatannins and anthraquinones were also found present/ absent. The proximate composition showed the per cent of tannin, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, alkaloids and saponins.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Basavaraj S Adi and Dr. Siva Rami Reddy E. Momordica charantia of phytochemical study: A review. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2017;1(1):01-04. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2017.v1.i1a.1