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PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL STUDY OF TERMINALIA ARJUNA FRUIT

Kolape Sonali B.*, Dr. H. V. Kamble, Ghodake S. R. and Durge Gauravi B.

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of the present study was to carry out pharmacognostic and physicochemical analysis of Terminalia arjuna (TA) (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. (Family; Combretaceae) leaf. Aim: Pharmacognostic study of Terminalia arjuna fruit. Objective: The aim of the present study was to carry out pharmacognostic and physicochemical analysis of Terminalia arjuna (Roxb.) Wight and Arn. (Family; Combretaceae) fruit. Materials and Methods: The present study deals with pharmacognostic characters as identification parameters of the fruit which were subjected to macro and microscopic studies. Physicochemical studies were done using WHO recommended parameters. Result: The microscopy study revealed the presence of single layer of epidermis, number of resin canals, pink coloured lignified fibers. Macroscopic study showed the thick, narrow, striated truncate wings. Physiochemical parameters such as moisture content, ash values, values were also determined. Conclusion: The microscopic and physiochemical analysis of the Terminalia arjuna fruit is useful in standardization for quality, purity, and sample identification.

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