Comparative Phyto-pharmacognostical profile of stem of Ixora coccinea Linn. and Ixora arborea Roxb

Journal Title: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2

Abstract

Ayurveda dating back to 1500-800 BC has been an integral part of Indian culture. The term comes from the Sanskrit root Ayu (life) and Veda (knowledge). Ixora is said to be native to Asia and whose name derives from an Indian deity. Till date there is no scientific data is available regarding the phyto-pharmacognostical profile of stem of Ixora arborea Roxb. AndIxora coccinea Linn., hence present study two plants has been selected to evaluate comparative morphological, pharmacognostical and phytochemical profile. The microscopic features of each T.S and each powder were studied under 4X, 10X and 40 X resolutions under microscope and the pictures were taken by camera. Pharmacognostical evaluation of both the plant stem T.S showed that group of stone cell present in Pith region. Powder microscopy showed that Annular & spiral vessels present in I. arborea where is absent in I. coccinea. Water soluble extractive showed 9.44% w/w & 14.86% w/w in I. coccinea and I. arborea respectively. The spectral comparison of stem shows 6 similar Rf values.

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Riddhi D Kanakhara, Harisha C. R. , Shukla V. J.

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Riddhi D Kanakhara, Harisha C. R. , Shukla V. J. (2017). Comparative Phyto-pharmacognostical profile of stem of Ixora coccinea Linn. and Ixora arborea Roxb. Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 3(2), 83-88. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-595350