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Name | Evaluation of Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical profile along with Quantitative Physicochemical Standards on the root of the medicinal herb Peperomia pellucida (l.) HBK. |
Description | Research article:- *P. Majumder. M. Pharm, Lecturer, Dept. of Pharmacognosy, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Pharmacy, Trikaripur, Kasaragod Dist. Kerala-10, India.
Abstract:-The technological modernization in the field of pharmaceutical research and medicinal herbal drug evaluation, so many sophisticated research tools are available now a days but among all, microscopic method still is one of the simplest and cheapest methods to initiation with for establishment of the correct identity of the source row materials. Pharmacognostic investigation including morphological, microscopical and anatomical sections of the roots of Peperomia pellucida (L.) HBK. (Fam. Piperaceae) was carried out to determine its macro- and microscopical features along with its quantitative standardardization. Externally, the root usually 4-6 cm long, buff coloured, fibrous and multiple sub branches, rough with short hairs. Internally root shown the presence of epidermis, vessels, cortex, phloem, primary xylem, endodermis, Wood elements, and starch grains. The chemo-microscopy revealed the presences of Fibres, Vessel elements and Xylem fibres. Physicochemical evaluation includes ash values, extractive values, moisture content, foaming index and swelling index were evaluated. Phytochemical studies of the powdered root revealed the presences of alkaloids, tannins, flavonoides, steroids and carbohydrates. The pharmacognostic profile of the root will assist in standardization for quality and purity of the drug. These findings will also be very useful towards establishing the proper identification and classification of the plant, which is gaining relevance in plant drug research.
Key words:- Peperomia pellucida, Pharmacognostic Standardization, Physicochemical Evaluations, Phytochemistry. |
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