QUALITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING OF CORCHORUS OLITORIUS L

Corchorus olitorius L., a wild edible plant, has been traditionally used for its medicinal and nutritional properties. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical constituents of C. olitorius L. using methanol, petroleum ether, and distilled water as solvents. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of carbohydrates, gums, saponins, amino acids, and alkaloids in various extracts. The methanolic extract showed the presence of carbohydrates, gums, and saponins, while the petroleum ether extract contained alkaloids, proteins, and phenolics. The aqueous extract exhibited the presence of carbohydrates, saponins, and amino acids. These findings support the traditional use of C. olitorius L. as a medicinal and nutritional plant and highlight its potential as a valuable resource for phytochemicals.

Keyword: Corchorus olitorius L., phytochemical analysis, wild edible plants, medicinal plants, nutritional plants.