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The present investigation was aimed for comparative assessment of phytochemicals present in Moringa oleifera leaf and branded moringa leaf powder. Natural and branded powders (carbamide forte and Himalayan organics) were taken as samples. Both methanolic/ethanolic extracts of natural and branded samples showed varied amounts of the constituents like alkaloid, flavonoid, tannin, saponin. Natural leaf powder and samples of brand 2 in ethanolic extracts have higher amounts of alkaloids. In case of flavonoids, Natural samples in methanolic extract had higher amounts as compared to the other extracts. All the samples lack terpenoids. Variations in phytochemical constituents among natural and branded samples indicate that some alteration may have happened during processing or preservation. Branded leaf powders must be labelled with the exact amount of constituents present, as this will facilitate consumers to be aware about the constituents present in herbal supplements which is being used as herbal remedies. Therapeutic role of plants is due to phytochemicals present in them. Any alteration or increase in natural constituents, addition of toxins may show negative/ neutral role in curing certain diseases. Present work justifies that constituents of natural and branded powder of moringa varies during the process of manufacturing, processing and preserving.