A detailed pharmacognostic, physicochemical and Preliminary phytochemical study of Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens Roxb. DC.)

Authors

  • Snehal Bombatkar
  • Manisha Gavit
  • Nitin Gaikwad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.768

Keywords:

Patala, Pharmacognostic study, Physicochemical Analysis, Phytochemical Analysis

Abstract

Stereospermum suaveolens is one among Dashamoola group of herbs (group of 10 roots), used in many diseases like vata vikar, rakt vikar, pitta, hikka, vaman, shotha, kapha and aruchi.It belongs to family Bigniniaceae.  The roots, leaves and flower are used for the treatment of diseases.These observations will be useful in establishing pharmacognostic standards on identification, purity, quality and classification of the plant. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate pharmacognostic studies for their macro, microcharacteristics and Preliminary phytochemical studies of Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens, Roxb, DC . Phytochemicals from the whole plant of Patala were extracted using ethanol and water as solvents. Phytochemical analysis of whole plant extract showed the presence of primary and secondary metabolites i.e.alkaloids, glycosides, steroids. All analytical parameters studied by the authors prove efficient in identification and authentication of the Patala. It will also help to compile the monograph in suitable pharmacopoeia for quality control that can be used globally.

Author Biographies

Snehal Bombatkar

Assistant professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna Vigyan, SMBT Ayurved college Dhamangao, MS

Manisha Gavit

Associate professor, Dept. of Dravyaguna Vigyan, SMBT Ayurved college Dhamangao, MS, INDIA

Nitin Gaikwad

HOD & Professor, Dept. of Sharir kriya, SMBT Ayurved college Dhamangao, MS, INDIA

Published

2023-04-20

How to Cite

Bombatkar, S. ., Gavit, M., & Gaikwad, N. (2023). A detailed pharmacognostic, physicochemical and Preliminary phytochemical study of Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens Roxb. DC.). Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine (JAHM), 11(3). https://doi.org/10.70066/jahm.v11i3.768

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Section

Original Research Article- Experimental Research