Phytochemical Evaluation of Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Psoralea Corylifolia L. (Fabaceae) in Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

The present study focuses on the fatty acid structure and composition of seed extracts from Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Psoralea corylifolia L. two medicinally important members of the family Fabaceae, collected from local market of Hyderabad Sindh Pakistan. The seeds were subjected to gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for the qualitative and quantitative identification of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Trigonella foenum-graecum L. Psoralea 1 saturated and 16 unsaturated fatty acids and Psoralea corylifolia L., 11saturated and 13 unsaturated fatty acids were analyzed.  The analysis revealed the presence of several bioactive fatty acids known for their nutritional and therapeutic value. This study provides detailed information on the fatty acid profile and medicinal significance of these plants, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in phytochemical and pharmacological research. The results highlight the potential use of these plants in drug development, nutraceutical formulations and herbal medicine particularly in developing regions where traditional plant-based remedies form a major component of primary healthcare and the pharmacological importance and traditional uses of T. foenum-graecum and P. corylifolia, this study was considered to isolate and identify saturated and unsaturated fatty acids present in the seeds of both species collected from Sindh, Pakistan Utilize gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) for accurate detection and characterization of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs).Compare and evaluate the fatty acid profiles of both species to calculate their pharmacological relevance and nutritional potential.