Estimation of Nutritive Content in Leaves of Withania Somnifera and Ricinus Communis Linn.

Abstract

The nutrient analysis was done by A.O.A.C(1995) procedure for the estimation of moisture content, total Ash, crude fibre, ether extract, etc. Crude protein is higher in leaves of Ricinus communis Linn. then Withania somnifera leaves, percentage of total carbohydrate found higher in leaves of Ricinus communis Linn., the chemical Analysis of these plant species thus indicates that these are rich in nutrient. These plants do not show much variation in their chemical composition in different months of the year.