Abstract

Objective: To analyze the anatomical features, physiochemical characteristics and to carry out a high performance thin layer chromatography finger printing on the leaves of Hiptage benghalensis. Methods: Anatomical characterization (organoleptic, microscopic and macroscopic analysis) and physico-chemical analysis (ash content, moisture content, foreign matter, extractive values, and fluorescence analysis) were carried out as per World Health Organization guidelines followed by high performance thin layer chromatography studies. Results: Pharmacognostic studies revealed that leaf of Hiptage benghalensis had a wide and thick semi-circular midrib, thick and dorsiventral lamina, thick adaxial and narrow abaxial epidermis. They also had six to seven layered spongy parenchymal cells. Conclusions: Results of the present study can serve as a marker for authentic identification and authentication of the plant of this taxon.

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