Pharmacognostic Standardization Parameters of Roylea elegans Wall (Aerial Parts)

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Vatsa, N.E., Singh, J., Sundriyal, A.

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Abstract

To evaluate the pharmacognostical study of Roylea elegans (aerial parts). The qualitative and quantitative microscopy, physicochemical evaluation, phytochemical screening and fluorescence analysis of the plant were done by the standard procedure recommended in the WHO guidelines. Macroscopic study shows that leaves were dark green with lemon like odor and bitter taste, 2-8 cm length and 1-8 cm wide, shape: ovate, hairy upper and lower surface, apex: acute and having reticulate veination, Stems: were light green Microscopic evaluation of the leaves powder shows the presence of trichomes (unicellular covering and glandular), upper epidermis, vessels, xylem fibres, wavy trichomes. The transverse section of the leaf shows the presence of epidermis layer followed by cuticle layer, lignified vascular bundles, trichomes, collenchyma, and palisade cells. Various pharmacognostical parameters help to evaluate the identification and standardization of Roylea elegans (aerial part).

Keywords

Roylea elegans, Pharmacognostical Parameters

Cite This Article

Vatsa, N.E., Singh, J., Sundriyal, A. (2016). Pharmacognostic Standardization Parameters of Roylea elegans Wall (Aerial Parts), International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars (IJPRS), 5(2), 133-140.