**6. Phytochemical constituents**

Phytochemical constituents show specific physiological action individually or in combination with other constituents on human body [20]. Phytochemical constituents include both Primary and secondary metabolites and hence form the backbone of the modern medicine [21]. Important Phytochemical constituents of *U. picta* include alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, pterocarpans, saponins, phenols, tannins, carbohydrates, proteins, cardiac glycosides etc. [22, 23]. Various mineral components or inorganic nutrients are also required for the human health. This herb is packed with essential minerals that are Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus [24]. Among these phytochemicals, flavanoids, alkaloids and pterocarpans are the bioactive compounds (**Figure 3**).

**Quantitative phytochemical study** by Madhikatti, 2011 shows that the *U. picta* is packed with primary and secondary metabolites [23] (**Figure 4**).

Saxena et al. 2014 studied the mineral contents (**Figure 5**.) of the *U. picta* in different plant parts which showed the ample amount of mineral elements. This becomes useful when requirements of these minerals in the body are considered [20].
