A Review Bioactive Components of Vigna mungo

  • Jeevan Suresh Dhumal Amrutvahini Sheti and Shikshan Sanstha’s, Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy, Sangamner, Tal- Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharsahtra, India 422608
  • Sanjay R Chaudhari, Dr. KJ's Educational Institute, Trinity College of Pharmacy,Near Khadimachine Chowk, Kondhwa Annexe, Pune 411 048 Pune.
  • Macchindra J Chavan, Dr. Amrutvahini Sheti and Shikshan Sanstha’s, Amrutvahini College of Pharmacy, Sangamner, Tal- Sangamner, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharsahtra, India 422608

Abstract

The bioactive compound is secondary plant metabolites eliciting pharmacological or toxicological effects in man and animals. Legumes are a valuable source of proteins and nutrients for the majority of the world population. Vigna mungo is one of the important legume crops extensively cultivated in India and other parts of the world. Pulses and legumes have been gaining interest because they are an excellent source of bioactive compounds. The objective of this present review is to compile all relevant information published regarding bioactive components from the Vigna mungo. Various bioactive components reported in Vigna mungo were found and it includes flavonoids, isoflavonoids, phytoestrogens, phenolic acids, enzymes, fibers, starches, trypsin inhibitors, phytic acid, lectins, saponins, tocopherols, fatty acids and proteins. This review clearly demonstrates that Vigna mungo is rich in bioactive components and these components are located in various organs of the plant.

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Dhumal J, Chaudhari S, Chavan M. A Review Bioactive Components of Vigna mungo. JDDT [Internet]. 22Aug.2019 [cited 18Apr.2024];9(4-s):748-54. Available from: https://www.jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/3311