Polyphenols and Tannins in Horse Gram a Lesser Known Legume from a Drought Prone Area of Maharashtra

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 2

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Harsha Mishra, Shahin Pathan

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I2P106

How to Cite?

Harsha Mishra, Shahin Pathan, "Polyphenols and Tannins in Horse Gram a Lesser Known Legume from a Drought Prone Area of Maharashtra," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6,  no. 2, pp. 37-39, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I2P106

Abstract:

Horse gram is lesser known legume grown in some parts of world. The plant can withstand adverse climatic conditions. It is rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins. Apart from this it has range of medicinal properties and reported as a effective neutraceutical legume due to presence of anti-nutritive substances. Horse gram has been already in use as a traditional medicine for the treatment of kidney stones, urinary diseases, piles, common cold, throat infection, fever, intestinal diseases, diabetes, coronary heart disease, dental problems etc. In recent years, isolation and utilization of potential antioxidants from legumes including horse gram are increased as it decreases the risk of several diseases. In the present study horse gram was analysed from a drought prone area of Maharashtra with respect to phenolic compounds. A comparison was done with some commonly used legumes which show higher polyphenols and tannins in horse gram as compared to other commonly used legumes.

Keywords:

Horse gram, nutraceutical, antioxidant, anti - nutritive factors

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