Phytochemical studies on Pithecellobium dulce Benth. A medicinal plant of Sindh,Pakistan

In the present study,the seed extracts of pithecellobium dulce benth. was subjected for fatty acid analysis and 9 saturated and 17 unsaturated fatty acids were identified by (gc ms). moreover,some essential and toxic elements (e.g. as,cu,cd,fe,k,mg,na,pb & zn) were also measured in different concentrations (zn & k being the highest (26.89 mg/kg) and pb (0.19mg/kg) & as (17.6μg/kg) were the lowest in concentrations) justifying its medicinal applications. total protein contents analyzed in different parts of p. dulce was highest in seeds ranging from 50.3-67.1%,stems 15.7%,roots 10.6%,leaves 13.7%,flowers 14.8%,and in fruits 10.50% as established by kjeldhal method. p.dulce plant was found to be a rich source of proteins,fatty acids and essential elements particularly seeds and can be exploited for human and animal consumptions.