Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTIC, PHYTOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATION ON ROOTS OF ECLIPTA ALBA

Kesekar S. B.* and Jadhav R. S.

ABSTRACT

Recently, herbal drugs have become a subject of world importance, Herbs are staging a comeback and have stood the test of time for their safety, efficacy, cultural acceptability and fewer side effects. Eclipta alba Linn. [Asteraceae] commonly known as “Bhringaraj” is a herb with a universal distribution. Extensive studies have been carried out to substantiate its various claimed pharmacologic activities. Present communication records the Pharmacognostic evaluation like Microscopic characters, Extractive values, Moisture content, Ash value, Foaming Index and Swelling Index under Phsico-chemical parameters. Phyto-chemical investigations on this plant reveal the presence of Carbohydrates, Amino acids, Steroids, Saponins, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phenolic compound and Tannins.

Keywords: Eclipta alba, Pharmacognostic studies, physicochemical parameters.