Dr. R. V PrasadNEHA KHARKWAL2023-04-152023-04-152021https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810196447Lepidium sativum L. a medicinal plant commonly known as garden cress is well known for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. The seeds of L. sativum are small, oval shaped, reddish brown in color with pointed and triangular at one end. The seed contains appreciable amount of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and fiber. The seed is a rich source of vitamins and minerals which could help to cure various diseases and could also help in various metabolic activities of the body. The oil from garden cress seed contains all the essential fatty acids. Apart from its nutritional properties, the seed contains various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, polyketides, phenols, glucosinolates and many others which make it it useful for various therapeutic applications.EnglishThesis