Abstract:

In this study, the proximate analysis and primary phytochemical screening of the aerial parts of Forsskaolea viridis Ehrenb. ex Webb (Family: Urticaceae) has been done. Proximate analysis showed that the percentage of total ash was (16.77 ± 0.22), crude fibers (10.82 ± 0.41), total lipids (6.27 ± 0.07) and the chemical and physical properties of lipids were determined, total protein was (8.81± 0.45), total carbohydrates was (34.72± 0.41) and nutritive value of the plant determined. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, steroids, tannins, saponins, and sugars in the aerial parts of  F.viridis.