A PHARMACOGNOSTICAL MONOGRAPH OF TRIGONELLA FOENUM- GRAECUM SEEDS Research Article

Trigonella foenum-graecum (Family- Fabaeace) plant is eaten in India since long. It is also known as Methi and used in Ayurvedic medicines for the treatment of wounds, abscesses, arthritis, bronchitis, and digestive disorders. In present investigation an attempt has been made for the standardization and Phytochemical evaluation of fenugreek seeds. The standardization evaluation comprises of detailed macroscopy, powder microscopy, and fluorescence analysis, physic-chemical constants such as ash value, extractive values, successive solvent extraction, moisture contents, foaming index and swelling index. The seeds extracts were also subjected to preliminary Phytochemical screening. The data obtained in present study will serve as valuable tool for identification, authentication and detection of adulterants, standardization and quality control of the drug.