Abstract :
The preliminary phytochemical studies showed that Echinochloa crus-galli contained alkaloids, glycosides,
carbohydrates, flavonoids, phytosterols/terpenes, proteins, and saponins. Nutritional analysis of plant grains
showed that they contained protein 9.0-13.7%, fat 2.3-3.5%, carbohydrates 63.8-79.9%, fiber 5.2-29.9%, energy
310-364 k cal, Ca 8 mg/ 100g, Fe 2.9 mg/ 100g, thiamin 0.41 mg/ 100g, riboflavin 0.28 mg/ 100g and niacin 4.5
mg/ 100g. The previous pharmacological studies revealed that the plant possessed antidiabetic, anticancer,
antioxidant, antimicrobial hypolipidemic and anti-obesity effects. The current review highlights the chemical
constituents and pharmacological effects of Echinochloa crus-galli.
Keyword :
Echinochloa crus-galli, Pharmacology, contents