AN EVALUATION OF PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF DATURA METEL- A RESEARCH ARTICLE

Datura is known as a medicinal plant and hallucinogen all over the world. rich source of alkaloids such Hyoscyamine, hyoscine, scopolamine, atropine, with anolides (lactones) other tropanes. Based on presence alkaloids, formulations containing exhibit antibacterial, antioxidant, herbicidal, antifungal, antiviral antiulcer properties. Historically, has been employed in treatment skin disorders, ear pain, cough, fever, asthma, among traditional uses. Qualitative phytochemical test indicates identification primary metabolites (Carbohydrate, protein, fat etc.) secondary (alkaloids, glycosides tannin etc.). Aim- Physicochemical parameters quantitative analysis metel. Material & Method- The powdered form seeds was prepared, its physicochemical or testing standardization were conducted accordance established protocols. Results- evaluated for different which showed Loss drying (7.36%), Total ash (7.26%), Acid insoluble (3.65%), Water soluble extractive (17.65%), Alcohol (12.25%) Water-soluble (5.19%). Molisch positive aqueous extract. Benedict alcoholic Fehling Alkaloids identified extract due to Dragondroff test, Wagner’s Hager’s Amino acid present show result Ninhydrine test. Proteins sample Biuret Xenthoprotic Foam Borntroger’s Phenolic FeCl3 Pot. Dichromate that’s indicate that sample. Conclusion- This paper highlights organoleptic characters constituents metel data obtained from this study can be utilized establish standards