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RGUHS Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Investigation of Abelmoschus Esculentus(Okra)

Authors: Rashmi Surve; Siddalingappa Bhagawati; Kopparam Manjunath; Neha Shivathaya; Reshma Sawant;

Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Investigation of Abelmoschus Esculentus(Okra)

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Background Abelmoschus esculentus Okra is a widely consumed vegetable known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine a detailed scientific characterization of its macroscopic microscopic physicochemical and phytochemical properties is essential to validate its quality and therapeutic potential. Objective This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the macroscopic microscopic physicochemical and phytochemical characteristics of Abelmoschus esculentus fruit collected from a local market in Belagavi city Karnataka India. Methods Fresh Abelmoschus esculentus fruits were collected and authenticated at ICMR-NITM Belagavi. Macroscopic evaluation involved assessing sensory attributes such as colour aroma flavour and texture. Microscopic analysis included preparing thin cross-sections of the fruit and examining them under a light microscope to observe cellular structures such as epidermis parenchyma and vascular bundles. Coarse powder microscopy was also conducted. Physicochemical parameters like moisture content ash value and foreign organic matter were determined. Additionally phytochemical screening of the aqueous extract was performed using standard qualitative tests to detect the presence of secondary metabolites. Results Macroscopic evaluation revealed characteristic bright to dark green colour typical aroma and elongated fruit morphology. Microscopic analysis verified the presence of well-defined epidermal layers parenchymatous cells and vascular bundles. Physicochemical analysis showed low moisture content minimal ash values and negligible foreign matter indicating good quality. Phytochemical screening indicated the presence of carbohydrates alkaloids flavonoids sterols phenols terpenoids glycosides and proteins suggesting significant medicinal potential. Conclusion The study successfully characterized Abelmoschus esculentus fruit from macroscopic to phyto-chemical levels. These findings support its traditional use and provide a scientific basis for further pharmaco-logical and therapeutic investigations.nbspBackground Abelmoschus esculentus Okra is a widely consumed vegetable known for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine a detailed scientific characterization of its macroscopic microscopic physicochemical and phytochemical properties is essential to validate its quality and therapeutic potential.Objective This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the macroscopic microscopic physicochemical and phytochemical characteristics of Abelmoschus esculentus fruit collected from a local market in Belagavi city Karnataka India.

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