Abstract

PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LAM. (SAHJANA) SEED- A POTENTIAL NATURAL COAGULANT DRUG

Sonali Sajwan*, A. S. Khan, R. P. Meena, J. Kumar, P. K. Sagar and A. Ahmad

Abstract

Moringa oleifera one of the miracle tree, is widely cultivated throughout India, belongs to family Moringaceae. The dried seeds of Moringa oleifera Lam. are specified source of drug named ‘Sahajana’. The quality assurance of Sahajana seeds a traditional herbal drug of global importance used for the treatment of different ailments was studied. It has anti-cancerous, antifungal, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, antiasthamatic, antiinflammatory, hypotensive, antifertility, and diuretic properties. It is one of most rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, milk protein, etc. At global, regional, national and local levels, the end users of this drug face the problem of adulteration. The studies carried out on pharmacognostic, physicochemical, HPTLC fingerprinting reveals specific identities for the particular crude drug which will be useful in standardization of raw drug. This study contributes towards the global recognition and international acceptance of Sahajana as an herbal drug.

Keywords: Pharmacognostic; Physicochemical; HPTLC fingerprinting; Standardization.