Phytochemical Analysis Using X-ray Diffraction Spectroscopy (XRD) and GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Cucumis sativus L. (Angiosperms; Cucurbitaceae)

Abstract

Cucumis sativus L. (Cucumber) is an important palatable member of the family Cucurbitaceae.Cucumber not only used as one of the popular vegetables but also it has been a source ofconventional remedy since olden times. Since, Cucumber is rich in water content and lowin calories hence one of the most preferred diet in many countries. There are several claimsregarding its anti-diabetic impending, lipid lowering and antioxidant action. It has a purgativenature hence good for removing metabolic waste and toxins. Its juice is also known to nurturethe skin with cooling effect. Cucumis sativus fruits are found useful in cases of thermoplegiaand hyperdipsia. The seeds also have a preserving effect on the skin, and they are used ascarminative. Numerous bioactive phytochemicals have been isolated from cucumber, viz.,cucumegastigmanes I and II, cucurbitacins, cucumerin A and B, orienting, vitexin, etc.Regardless of vast investigation on cucumber in horticulture, a relatively less informationavailable about its phytochemical profiling. This study has been done to get the phytochemicalprofile of this plant using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy (XRD) and GC-MS analysis.