Pharmacognostic studies on Identity of Manjishtha [Rubiacordifolia Linn.]- An Ayurvedic plant.

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 3

Abstract

  Manjishtha [ Rubia cordifolia Linn] from Rubiaceae family is a useful medicinal plant used in the treatment of shotha (inflammation), udar, amavat, skin disorder. In market Deshi- indigenous and Irani manjishtha is available. This study is aimed at assessing the scientific evaluation of deshi and irani Rubia cordifolia in the course of pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis, which mainly covered the macroscopic and microscopic features of the roots and stem and Phytochemical parameters such as pH, total ash value, water-soluble extract values were assessed in the preliminary physicochemical screening. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) and fluorescence analysis were carried out for the separation of components.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Narendra S. Bhatt , Dr. Manasi Deshpande

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Dr. Narendra S. Bhatt, Dr. Manasi Deshpande (2015).  Pharmacognostic studies on Identity of Manjishtha [Rubiacordifolia Linn.]- An Ayurvedic plant.. IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR), 5(3), 6-12. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-105842