ABSTRACT

In ancient time, collection of drugs was usually done directly by physician or learners, so there was no need for identifying plant parts. But in recent era, actual collectors are different than physicians, so there is confusion in identification of proper plant or plant part due to lack of exposure and prevailing controversies. Aim- To compare the field and market samples of Patola leaves i.e. commonly used species of Trichosanthes on the basis of Pharmacognocy and Physico- chemistry. Obejctives- 1) To collect the field samples in flowering season i.e. Sharada Rutu and market samples from three markets. 2) To analyze the field and market samples on the basis of Pharmacognocy and Physico- chemistry. 3) To find out adulterants if observed in the market samples. Materials and Methodology- Collection of samples. Authentication of Drug done from recognised institute by Government of India. Then Pharmaconostical study Physico-chemical Study were carried out. Observation and Results- By analyzing Field and market samples of Patol (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.) and Tikta Patol (Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn.) it is observed that both the samples are Pharmaconosticaly Physico-chemicaly different but there are variations in market samples. Conclusion- The pharmacognostical and physico-chemical study shows that chemical constituents in T. dioica and T. Cucumerina are nearly same T. Cucumerina being more tikta with all pats, it should be used in medicine and T.dioica and T.aguina should be used in diet. Keywords: Patol, Tikta Patol, Pharmacognostical, Physico-chemical study, T. dioica, T. Cucumerina
Publication date: 01/02/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.2.8729