Vol. 3, Special Issue 3, Part B (2017)

Abstract
The use of plants as medicine is as old as human civilization. People of all ages in both developing and developed countries use plants in an attempt to care various diseases and to get relief from physical sufferings. Natural products are a source for bioactive compounds and have potential for developing some novel therapeutic agents. Hence in the present study pharmacological activity, traditional benefits and phytochemical analysis of Trachyspermum ammi confirms the presence of various phytochemicals like saponin, terpenoids, steriods, flavonoids, tannins, quinones and alkaloids. The result suggests that, this plant have a great potential for curing various ailments and can be source of useful drugs.