PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDY OF ACHCHHUKA (MORINDA CITRIFOLIA)
Dr. Pratima Shikerkar* and Dr. Shrikanth P.
ABSTRACT
Pharmacognostic studies are first steps to establish the identity and maintain the quality and purity of crude drug which forms base for authentication of drug. The various parts of Achchhuka (Morinda citrifolia Linn.) are used by people in different regions for medicinal, commercial as well as part of food. Fruits are famous in the name “Noni”. In view of its wide use in India and abroad a detailed pharmacognostic studies were carried out on Achchhuka (Morinda citrifolia Linn.) for appropriate identification and authentication.
Keywords: Achchhuka, Morinda citrifolia, Noni, pharmacognostic studies.
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