Abstract :
Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp is a perennial legume shrub belong to the
family Fabaceae. Its application in respiratory infection, vermifuge
properties, anti – ulcer, wound healing, dermatosis, convulsions,
hepatoprotective is practised by the villagers. The aim of the present
study focussed on the phytochemical constituents and Heavy metal
concentration of Ethanolic extract of leaves from Cajanus cajan. The
leaves were collected from Tiruchirappalli District, Southern India. The
primary metabolites like Chlorophyll content, Carbohydrate, Protein
and Lipids were present in the ethanolic extract of leaves. Likewise the
secondary metabolites revealed the presence of the bioactive
compounds such as Steroids, Sugar, Alkaloids, Phenols, Flavonoids,
Tannins, Glycosides and Amino acids. The Trace metal concentrations
were analysed from the powdered plant leaves by 797 VA Computrace
Voltammetry, Mertrohm. This study will provide referential
information of anti-microbial and anti-fouling efficacy of the plant
Cajanus cajan.
Keyword :
Cajanus cajan, Fabaceae, Ethanol extract, Phytochemicals, Trace metals.