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Chemical Investigation of Bauhinia Purpurea Seeds

Sneh Sharma

Bauhinia purpurea Linn. commonly called kachnar belongs to family Leguminosae. It is widely grown as ornamental plant. Parts of Bauhinia purpurea are highly valued medicinally. A number of compounds have been isolated from various parts of this plant. In the present communication, we have reported proximate and nutritive analysis of seeds of Bauhinia purpurea. The aim of present study is to evaluate this plant for potential use in herbal durg system or in nutritional supplement.