ABSTRACT

Background Plants have played an important role as a source of useful compounds to mankind. Xanthium Indicum Koenig of Asteraceae (compositae) family is known as Maruloomatham in south India. Objective The study's objective is to analyse the Pharmacognostical standards of the aerial parts of Xanthium indicum. Methods and Materials The plant was chosen and extracted by Maceration method. The extraction was processed using the following solvents such as Petroleum ether, Chloroform, ethyl acetate, and ethanol. Ash value, extractive value, loss on drying and phytochemical screening were performed for xanthium indicum plant. Results Leaves are long, broadly triangular-ovate or sub orbicular, hispid on both surfaces. Flower heads numerous, white or green, in terminal and axillary racemes; male heads are globes. The root is circular with minute fissures. Seeds are present in fruit with a hard and tenacious prickly cover. Conclusion The latest findings may be a valuable resource for knowledge and could offer appropriate standards for identifying this plant material in upcoming research and application. Keywords: Xanthium indicum, Compositae, Maruloomatham, Pharmacognostical study, Microscropy
Publication date: 01/04/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.4.7926