Chemical constituants of potaki - Basella rubra Linn.

potaki :

potaki  : Basella rubra Linn.

Phytochemistry:

Leaf : The chemical composition of the leaf extract include: proteins, fat, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B9 (folic acid), riboflavin, niacin, thiamine and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. Kaempherol is the flavonoid present in Basella at a concentration of 1. 4mg/100g . It contains Basellasaponins amino acid such as Arginine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Threonine and Tryptophan , Peptide, Phenolic compounds in various extracts . 

Fruits : Basella fruit contains Gomphrenin derivative which is Betalain pigment . The seeds were found to be rich in Oleic acid . The fatty oil from seeds was found to contain Palmitic, Oleic, Linoleic and Linolenic acid. The proteins revealed presence of Lysine, Threonine, Valine, Methionine and Leucine

Seeds : Rich in Oleic acid


PHARMACOLOGY:

important formulations

1. Vishatinduka Taila as root juice extract


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