PHYTO-PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDY OF MUNDI (SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS LINN.)

Authors

  • SUMA MALLYA Lecturer, Professor, dept. of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i2.151

Keywords:

Mundi, Sphaeranthus indicus, phyto-pharmacognostic, vein-islet number HPTLC

Abstract

Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.) is a popularly used drug in the texts of Ayurveda. Whole plant is used in therapeutic conditions like krimi, apachi, yoniroga etc. Hence phyto-pharmacognostic standardization forms the base to start any research. Aims and objectives: Present study was aimed to record macro-microscopic and phytochemical study of Mundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.)Methods: Authentified, matured, fresh plants were collected and both macro-microscopic characters were documented. Chemical study included physico-chemical screening, preliminary phytochemical test and HPTLC. Results: Pharmacognostic study of leaf showed anisocytic and anomocytic stomata on upper and lower surface respectively and stem part showed unicellular, multicellular, glandular , eglandular types of trichomes. Physicochemical standards and presence of protein, flavanoids, triterpenoid compounds as secondary metabolites, serve as qualitative data related to this drug. Conclusion: The results obtained will prove as standard reference for identification and distinguish it from any admixture.

Author Biography

SUMA MALLYA, Lecturer, Professor, dept. of Stree Roga and Prasuti Tantra, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur

Associate professor, SDM college of Ayurveda, Kuthpady, Udupi, Karnataka

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Published

2021-04-11

How to Cite

MALLYA, S. . (2021). PHYTO-PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDY OF MUNDI (SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS LINN.). Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v2i2.151

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2014): Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM)

Section

Original Research Article- Experimental Research

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