ABSTRACT

Systematic Study was carried out to determine pharmacognostic characteristics of Echinops echinatus Roxb. which is a plant species from Asteraceae family found in western ghats of Maharashtra,India. In this study all macroscopic, microscopic as well as physicochemical and phytochemical parameters of Echinops echinatus Roxb.are determined as per WHO Guidelines. Transverse sections of leaves have shown the presence of Upper and Lower Epidermis, Parenchyma, Collenchyma, Vascular bundle, Mesophyll, Trichomes and Stomata in it. Phytochemical investigation revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides in extracts of Echinops echinatus Roxb. Leaves. Physicochemical parameters such as ash value, extractive value, moisture content and fluorescent characteristics of leaf powder were also determined. In Present Study, we report the Pharmacognostic data and presence of flavonoids indicates high potential of this plant which is used as medicine for various diseases. Keywords: Echinops echinatus Roxb., Pharmacognostic Study, Flavonoids, Phytochemical Investigation, Asteraceae, WHO Guidelines
Publication date: 01/07/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.7.5583