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Bairwa Ranjan ¹, Jain Honey ¹, Shrivastav Birendra ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Jaipur National University , Jaipur, IN

Abstract

Berberis aristata DC (Berberidaceae) is used in Indian traditional medicine. It is locally known as Chitra and Dar-Hald in Hindi, and Dar-E-Hald in Urdu, is a spinous shrub native to mountainous parts of North India and Nepal. It contains Berberine as a major constituent which is an isoquinoline alkaloid. It also contains flavanoids and other poly phenols.It is used as antibacterial, antidiarrhoeal, ophthalmic, skin diseases, diabetes mellitus, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. From the present investigation an attempt has been made to standardize Berberis aristata by using macroscopy and microscopic characters, powder microscopy, fluorescence analysis, quantitative and physicochemical values. The studies will provide referential information for correct identification of crude drug.

Keywords

Berberis aristata, Berberine, Microscopic Characters, Fluorescence Analysis, Physico-Chemical, Diabetes Mellitus.

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Jain Honey ¹, Batra Neha ¹, Bairwa Ranjan ¹, Srivastava Birendra ¹, Anurag Thakur ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The genus Morinda (Rubiaceae) including the species Morinda citrifolia is made up of around 80 species. Morinda citrifolia is commonly known as Indian Mulberry or Noni. The species name indicates the resemblance of the plant foliage to that of some citrus species. The fruit is yellowish white and fleshy, The corolla is white, There are five stamens, scarcely exerted, Leaves are opposite, pinnately veined, and glossy. Noni is naturalized on all of the main Hawaiian islands. It grows where it is relatively dry to moderately wet, from sea level to about 1500 feet elevation. It tolerates soil salinity and brackish irrigation water. Noni is propagated either from seed or stem cuttings. It mainly contains anthraquinones, Irridoids, polysaccharides, glycosides, flavonoids, lignins, coumarins, phytosterols and volatile constituents. M. citrifolia is one of the most important traditional Polynesian medicinal plants and has been heavily promoted for a wide range of uses; from arthritis and burns to circulatory weakness, diabetes, cancer, skin inflammation, and wounds.

Keywords

Morinda citrifolia, Synonyms, Cultivation, Deficiency, Xeronine, Anticancer.

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Batra Neha ¹, Jain Honey ¹, Bairwa Ranjan ¹, Bachwani Mukesh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Acorus calamus Linn. also known as Vacha is one of the oldest herbs with creeping rhizome in Indian traditional system and has been used as laxative, diuretic, antioxidant, antimicrobial. The present study was carried out to investigate morphological, microscopical, physicochemical and phytochemical screening of Acorus calamus rhizome and powder. Morphological studies showed the presence of various diagnostic characters. In the microscopical studies, t.s. showed the presence of epidermis, cortex, fibrovascular bundle, endodermis contain parenchymatous cells and vascular bundle and powder of drug shows vessels with starch grain. Ash value, extractive value, foreign organic matter,moisture content and TLC were determined for quality standard of drugs. Phytochemical investigation shows the presence of alkaloids, carbohydrate, glycoside, phenolic compounds and tannins. The result of the study could be useful for identification and preparation of monograph of the plant.

Keywords

Acorus calamus, Pharmacognostical, Phytochemical Screening.

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