Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Leaf of Abutilon indicum (Linn.)

Abutilon indicum (Linn) family (Malvaceae) commonly known as Atibala is used in our Traditional System of Medicine for healing various diseases. It is used in the treatment of piles, uterine discharge, febrifuge and in cases of pulmonary tuberculosis. In the present investigation an attempt was made to study its Pharmacognostical features, including macroscopic, microscopic features, physico-chemical parameters, leaf constants and to investigated the phytochemical present in the extracts in the preliminary level. Thus it was thought worthwhile to explore the plant on the basis of its standardization parameters. The study will provide a referential information for the correct identification of the crude drug.

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Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Studies of Notonia grandiflora Wall

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00930 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5335-5340

Author(s):

Meera Paul ◽

Sanilkumar R. ◽

Sabu M.C

Keyword(s):

Heavy Metal ◽

Ash Content ◽

Cortical Region ◽

Vascular Bundles ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Crude Drug ◽

Succulent Plant ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Palisade Cells ◽

Phytochemical Studies

Pharmacognostic evaluation is the first and foremost step to determine the identity and to assess the quality and purity of the crude drug. Notonia grandiflora is a perennial succulent plant, widely used in traditional medicinal system without standardisation. Notonia grandiflora has reported to possess various pharmacological activities such as analgesic and antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, and antipyretic. In the present study, pharmacognostic studies of root, stem, and leaf of Notonia grandiflora is carried out in order to standardize the plant. For standardization of plant material morphological and anatomical characterization was carried out. Physico-chemical parameters viz. ash content, extractive values, heavy metal content was carried out. Transverse section of Notonia grandiflora root shows periderm, cortex xylem parenchyma showing tracheids and phloem. Stem shows epidermis covered externally by cuticle, cortex, vascular bundles and pith. Calcium oxalate crystals, leaf and branch traces were also present in the cortical region of the stem. Leaf lamina showed palisade cells and spongy parenchyma in mesophyll region and anisocytic type of stomata. Powder characters and physico-chemical parameters such as moisture content, extractive values, ash content and heavy metal analysis were performed. The results of current study could be served as a diagnostic tool for the standardization of this medicinal plant and will be helpful in characterization of the crude drug.

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Standardization ofMorinda umbellataLinn. - An Effective Crude Drug for Diarrhoea

E-Journal of Chemistry ◽

10.1155/2008/376568 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 652-658 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

T. Syed Ismail ◽

A. Parveen Sulthana

Keyword(s):

Petroleum Ether ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Correct Identification ◽

Sterile Water ◽

Crude Drug ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Leaf Powder ◽

Solvent Systems ◽

Chemical Characters

Morinda umbellataLinn. (Family Rubiaceae) is commonly known as “Nuna” in Tamil and “Pitadaru” in Sanksrit. The leaves in conjunction with certain aromatics in the form of decoction are used in diarrhoea and dysentry. The genuine sample ofM.umbellatawas collected. As part of the study genuine leaf, stem and root samples were collected and subjected to anatomical investigations. The air-dried leaf powder was extracted with different solvent systems such as petroleum-ether (40-60° C), benzene, chloroform, ethanol and sterile water and preliminary phytochemical analysis of the extracts including TLC and paper chromatographic assays were done and the Rfvalues were determined. Physico-chemical characters, fluorescence characters and extractive values of the leaf powder in different solvent systems were also determined. The pharmacognostical parameters studied, may be used as a tool for the correct identification of the plant and also to test the adulterants if any.

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Pharmacognostical and Physiochemical Study on the Leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn

Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics ◽

10.22270/jddt.v11i4.4914 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 30-34

Author(s):

Rohit Kumar Bijauliya ◽

Pushpendra Kannojia ◽

Pankaj Mishra ◽

Prashant Kumar Singh ◽

Rahul Kannaujia

Keyword(s):

Quality Control ◽

Ethanolic Extract ◽

General Characteristic ◽

Phytochemical Analysis ◽

Present Observation ◽

Correct Identification ◽

Chemical Parameters ◽

Phytochemical Investigation ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Chemical Studies

Aim: To rationalize the macroscopial, microscopical and physico-chemical studies on leaves of plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Methods: The pharmacognostic characters were determined in terms of macroscopy, microscopy and powder microscopy of plant Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaves. The crude ethanolic extract of leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. was using physico-chemical parameters, and preliminary phytochemical investigation (TLC). Results: The microscopic study shows the general characteristic of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaves. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of various phytochemical groups like alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, phenolic, tannins constituents. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the established pharmacognostic profile of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis leaves will be helpful in developing pharmacopoeial standards for correct identification and quality control. The present observation will also be helpful in macroscopical and microscopical on leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Keywords: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis, Pharmacognostical Study, Macroscopial and Microscopical studies

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