Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDY OF MANSOA ALLIACEA (LAM.)

Dr. Jyoti Markam*, Dr. Lalchand, Dr. Madhuri Daharia, Dr. P. K. Joshi, Dr. R. K. Singh

Abstract

Mansoa alliacea Lam. (Family: Bignoniacea) is a native plant from Amazonian basin in South America and it is also found in India. It is commonly known as „Lahsun bel‟ or „Jangali lahsun‟ in India. In Amazon basin traditional used of Mansoa alliacea is anti-malarial, antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, antiarthritic, antitussive, ritual uses, antituberogenic. The Pharmacognostic study of Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) leaf, stem and root were carried out to detect the proper identification and adulteration. There were no pharmacognostical reports of this plant, specifically to determine the anatomical and other physicochemical standards required for its quality control. The findings of the current study can be useful to progress and further scientific investigation on the leaf, stem, root of this species. The present study aims at developing a standardized profile of leaf, stem and root of Mansoa alliacea (Lam.) which would be of immense use to identify and establish the authenticity of the plant Mansoa alliacea (Lam.).

Keywords: Mansoa alliacea, Lahsun bel, Jangali lahsun, Pharmacognostical study.