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- Title
Pharmacognostic and phytochemical evaluation of aerial parts of Bignonia alliaceae.
- Authors
Pandya, Devang; Patel, Vishal; Desai, Tusharbindu; Chaniyara, Nirali; Sankhavara, Mital; Koyani, Vaishali
- Abstract
Bignonia alliaceae is an important drug mentioned in the traditional medicinal texts. Recent pharmacological findings indicate that it possesses significant analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tussive, antibacterial, muscle relaxant, uterine relaxant and hypotensive effect and can be used in cutaneous arthritis and rheumatism which comply with the claims made in the traditional medicinal texts regarding it. However, no conclusive pharmacognostic study or phytochemical investigation of these leaves and stem has been performed yet. The present work deals with the qualitative and quantitative pharmacognostic evaluation of the leaf and stem material of Bignonia alliaceae and establishment of its quality parameters, including phytochemical evaluation. Diagnostic microscopic characters include unicellular covering trichomes, anisocytic stomata, bordered pitted xylem vessels and pericyclic fibers. Phytochemical screening showed the presence of important classes of phytoconstituents like steroids, terpenoids and flavanoids. Such a detailed work would pave the way for isolation of phytoconstituents, therapeutic investigations and standardization of formulations containing the plant material.
- Subjects
TRADITIONAL medicine; TREATMENT of arthritis; RHEUMATISM treatment; BOTANICAL specimens; PHARMACOGNOSY; PHYTOCHEMICALS
- Publication
International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences, 2012, Vol 3, Issue 1, p1339
- ISSN
0976-7126
- Publication type
Article