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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Pharmacognostic studies on Medicago sativa L
Authors
Vijay Danapur, Sringeswara AN
Abstract
Alfalfa, also known as Lucerne or ‘father of all food’, is a vitality augmenter. It is considered as a spring tonic and has no equal. It is one of the best single sources of protein, and is very high in Vitamins A, D, E, B-6, and K, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, zinc, potassium, trace minerals and several digestive enzymes as well as carotene and chlorophyll. Alfalfa is one of the most studied plants available. It consist of many important substances, including several saponins, many sterols, flavonoids, coumarins, alkaloids, acids, vitamins, amino acids, natural sugars, proteins (25% by weight), minerals, trace elements and other essential nutrients. Alfalfa has never really gained widespread acceptance with the general public due to the idea of humans consuming something that is generally grown as a feed for animals. In the present study pharmacognsotic studies are carried out to authenticate and standardize this herb.
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Pages:28-29
How to cite this article:
Vijay Danapur, Sringeswara AN "Pharmacognostic studies on <em>Medicago sativa </em>L ". International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 28-29
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