Author(s):
Anjum T, Tamchos S, Mangal A.K., Sharma G
Email(s):
talatanjum11@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00117 
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Anjum T1*, Tamchos S1, Mangal A.K.2, Sharma G1
1Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (CCRAS), Jammu, 181123, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
2Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CCRAS), Bidhannagar, Kolkata, 700091, West Bengal, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Genus Amaranthus L. is an important member of pseudo-cereals which comprises 70 species, distributed in tropical and temperate countries. It has been a staple food grain during many civilizations. However, its nutritional values and agronomic potential came into notice in the 1980s. The species of Amaranthus encompasses different phytoconstituents which have many medicinal importance. Different species of this genus have been widely used in the Indian and Chinese systems of traditional medicine for decades. The present study is an attempt to highlight the pharmacognostic properties and TLC of dried seeds of Amaranthus spinosus L. and Amaranthus paniculatus L.
Cite this article:
Anjum T, Tamchos S, Mangal A.K., Sharma G. Comparative Study of Pharmacognostic Analysis and TLC of Seeds of Two Medicinally important Amaranthus L. Species. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(2):820-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00117
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Anjum T, Tamchos S, Mangal A.K., Sharma G. Comparative Study of Pharmacognostic Analysis and TLC of Seeds of Two Medicinally important Amaranthus L. Species. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(2):820-6. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00117 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-2-46
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