Phytochemical evaluation, proximate analysis and laxative activity of linum usitatissimum tablet formulations.

Linum Usitatissimum seeds were collected and qualitatively analyzed for the identification of phytochemical constituents. The results showed the presence of bioactive constituents of carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids. The proximate analysis of the leaves revealed a composition of 3.21% total ash value, 7.61% alcohol soluble extractive value, 4.21% water soluble extractive value and 2.67% acid insoluble ash value. Laxative activity of three different formulations was studied. More research work is recommended on the plant leaves for isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds that may be active against laxative activity.