Microscopic characterization of Scoparia dulcis Linn.(Scrophulariaceae).
This manuscript covers a detailed pharmacognostic evaluation of Scoparia dulcis Linn. whole plant (Scrophulariaceae), including morphology, microscopy, physicochemical, and phytochemical screening. Microscopy of different plant part was done by performing transverse sections and longitudinal sections, which were identified by the different staining reagents and dyes. Physicochemical constants were done for whole plant; it includes ash value, extractive value and moisture content. Phytochemical screening was done for aqueous and methanolic extract in maceration and soxhletion, results revealed the presence of alkaloids, glycosides, carbohydrates, phenolic compound, flavonoids, saponins, proteins, and amino acids. These study includes parameters to establish the authenticity of S. dulcis and can possibly help to differentiate the drug from its other species.
Department of Pharmacognosy, Gayatri College of Pharmacy, Jamadarpali, Sambalpur, Odisha, India.
Manas Ranjan
MR
Mishra
Ashutosh
A
Mishra
Dusmanta Kumar
DK
Pradhan
Rajani Kanta
RK
Behera
Shivesh
S
Jha
Ashok Kumar
AK
Panda
Punit Ram
PR
Choudhary
Microscopy; physicochemical and phytochemical; transverse section