Medicinal plants have played an important role since ancient times in treating various kinds of diseases. Increased drug resistance and side effects of pharmaceutical drugs have led to more research based study on traditionally available plants. Sesbania cannabina is widely used as traditional medicine and food by different tribes and communities in India and in neighboring countries. The present study analyses the qualitative phytochemical constituents of different solvent extracts of Sesbania cannabina leaves. The extracts of Sesbania cannabina leaves were prepared by using petroleum ether, ethyl acetate and methanol. The qualitative analysis of phytochemicals comprises carbohydrates, proteins, aminoacids, tannins, glycosides, alkaloids, triterpenes and flavonoids. The study revealed that the Sesbania cannabina leaf extracts contains various bioactive compounds and thus suggests their use in the treatment of various ailments.
