title: Phytochemical characteristics of Ichnocarpus frutescens. (L) R.Br.
abstract: The roots of Ichnocarpus frutescens (L) R.Br. (Apocynaceae) are used in indigenous system of medicine. The present study on phytochemical characteristics of root powder, namely behavior with different chemical reagents, fluorescent behaviour, extractive values, colour and consistency and qualitative phytochemical studies are useful for identification and conformation of its authenticity.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Plant Biology and Plant Bio-technology, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore - 4, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sini
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Malathy