Abstract :
Prosopis cineraria belongs to the family Mimosaceae. Traditionally the tribal people use
Prosopis cineraria in their daily diet. Its leaves, pods and bark have many significant phytochemical
components. It is used traditionally for treatment of various ailments like leprosy, muscular tremors,
dysentery, asthma, leukoderma, bronchitis, dyspepsia, rheumatism, gastrointestinal, respiratory,
cardiovascular disorders, piles and earache etc. The stem barks and leaves of Prosopis cineraria were
collected for phytochemical screening to identify the different types of beneficial compounds used
in herbal medicine. The solvent extract of the plant material was studied. The objective of this study
was to analyze the extracts of Prosopis cineraria which proved a positive response for
phytochemicals like alkaloids, proteins, carbohydrates, flavonoids, saponins and tannins in alcohol
and aqueous solvent extracts.
Keyword :
Alkaloids, Bark, Pharmocology, Phytochemical, Prosopis cineraria,Shami, Stem.