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

Keywords

Related Articles

 Acyclovir Induced Acute Kidney Injury In Acute Meningitis Patient: A Case Report Highlights the Concurrence Of AKI Risk Factors And The Neutropenic Effect Of Ticlopidine

 Nephrotoxicity is one of the challenging side effects of acyclovir use in clinical practice. The Concomitant use of other nephrotoxic antibiotics, in addition to patient's risk factors, can trigger acyclovir indu...

 Human cataract prevalence in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state

 Aim:-Hospital based study from April 2005 to March 2011 conducted among the population to determine the prevalence of cataract in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala state of India. Methodology:-The data’s colle...

Normative Data of Motor Free Visual Perception Test among Indian Children.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to obtain normative data for Motor-Free Visual Perception Test (MVPT) in Chennai children.To find out the performance difference between genders. METHOD. Three Hundred and Thirty...

 Effect of Nonsteriodal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Orthodontic Tooth Movement – Review

 Orthodontic tooth movement is a biological response towards mechanical force resulting in remodeling of the periodontal structure allowing for tooth movement. Periodontal remodelling is a complex process regu...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP105842
  • DOI -
  • Views 62
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

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