Phytochemical Screening in Coriander Sativum and Cuminum Cyminum Seeds

Coriander sativum and Cuminum cyminum are important ayurvedic drugs used in the culinary, they are well-known therapeutic herbs that have served long as herbal medicines, treating various disorders. Recently, demand for traditionally used natural products is increasing tremendously, mainly with the natural drug medicine formulation. Since ancient times, herbal drugs have been used as a source of medicine for primary treatment. The use of herbal drugs over antibiotics has proven to show less/no side effects for the usage over a longer period. Cuminum is used as a fundamental ingredient in all cuisines around the globe, prized for its distinctive flavour and aroma and loaded with rich essential oils and a wide range of bioactive compounds. The seeds of coriander and cumin are known for their aromatic sensory properties, apart from their renowned usage for therapeutic properties that are attributed to diverse phytochemical compositions like polyphenols, tannins, saponins, flavonoids and essential oils, that help contribute towards antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties, both the spices are used as a medicinal agent. The present study explores phytochemical constituents, like phenols, tannins, and saponins. Estimation of total phenolic content by gallic acid equivalent, and evaluation of phytochemical screening, showed the maximum amount in methanolic extract in coriander 105.5 mg/g and 124 mg/g in cumin. Estimation of proteins by the Falin Lawry method 8000μg/mL of protein in Coriander 12000 μg/mL of protein in Cumin. The gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The results of preliminary phytochemical screening showed the presence of bioactive compounds, the GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 14 compounds detected in coriander and cumin seeds respectively.