Author(s):
Anna Mathew, Chandrashekar. K. S, Anoop Kishore, Vasudev Pai, Aswatha Ram H. N
Email(s):
cksbhat@yahoo.co.in
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2021.00669 
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Anna Mathew1, Chandrashekar. K. S1*, Anoop Kishore2, Vasudev Pai1, Aswatha Ram H. N1
1Department of Pharmacognosy, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal - 576104, Karnataka, India.
2Department of Pharmacology, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal - 576104, Karnataka, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 7,
Year - 2021
ABSTRACT:
The present work aims to study the pharmacognostical and phytochemical characteristics of the roots of Aconitum heterophyllum. The study deals with the macroscopy, microscopy, powder analysis, physicochemical standardization, and preliminary phytochemical screening of Aconitum heterophyllum roots. Anatomical studies of the tuberous roots of Aconitum heterophyllum showed distinct endodermis, a wide zone of secondary phloem, and a ring of 4 to 9 vascular strands. The powder analysis revealed the presence of suberized cells of metaderm, reticulate xylem vessels, and starch grains. Physicochemical standardization such as moisture content, ash values, and extractive values of Aconitum heterophylluym was determined. For the identification of various chemical constituents, preliminary phytochemical screening was also studied.
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Anna Mathew, Chandrashekar. K. S, Anoop Kishore, Vasudev Pai, Aswatha Ram H. N. Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Aconitum heterophyllum Root. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2021; 14(7):3860-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2021.00669
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Anna Mathew, Chandrashekar. K. S, Anoop Kishore, Vasudev Pai, Aswatha Ram H. N. Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Aconitum heterophyllum Root. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2021; 14(7):3860-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2021.00669 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2021-14-7-66
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