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VOL. 9, ISSUE 10 (2024)
Phytochemical characterization, microscopic evaluation, and TLC profiling of Struchium sparganophorum (L.) Kuntze.: A comprehensive pharmacognostic study
Authors
Anat Francis, Bijeshmon PP, Meera Mohan K, Greeshma KM, Sabeena AM
Abstract
Struchium sparganophorum
(L.) Kuntze, a plant species belonging to the Asteraceae family, is
traditionally used for its medicinal properties, particularly in West African
ethnomedicine. This study aimed to establish pharmacognostic standards,
microscopic characteristics, and thin-layer chromatographic (TLC) profiles of S.
sparganophorum to authenticate and evaluate its quality for medicinal use.
The plant is a culinary herb which traditionally often employed to make herbal
teas and has wide application in cosmetics, drugs, diet. It is some leafy
vegetable rich in anti-oxidants as well as essential nutrients. It also has the
medicinal properties. The plant is less studied in terms of proper
pharmacognostic standardization. The physicochemical parameters of the whole
plant including total ash, acid insoluble ash, water and alcohol extractive
values were carried out. The whole plant powder microscopy, TLC studies of
methanol, acetone and chloroform extracts were evaluated. Anatomy of leaf,
stem, roots and stomatal index were evaluated. The pharmacognostic,
microscopic, and TLC profiles of S. sparganophorum provide essential
baseline data for its identification, standardization, and quality control.
These findings support its traditional medicinal use and contribute to further
phytochemical and pharmacological studies.
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Pages:16-20
How to cite this article:
Anat Francis, Bijeshmon PP, Meera Mohan K, Greeshma KM, Sabeena AM "Phytochemical characterization, microscopic evaluation, and TLC profiling of <i>Struchium sparganophorum</i> (L.) Kuntze.: A comprehensive pharmacognostic study". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 16-20
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