Abstract

COMPARATIVE PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDY OF NAVIN AND PURAN PIPPALI (PIPER LONGUM)

Gurjar Hemwati* and Singh Chandan

Abstract

Pippali (Piper longum Linn) is a significant Ayurvedic drug used in various therapeutic applications and as a key component in classical formulations such as Trikatu choornm, Panchakola choornm, and Pippalyasavam. According to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Piper longum Linn is recognized as its source plant. Despite its limited cultivation in Rajasthan, Pippali continues to be widely utilized in the preparation of numerous formulations. Raw drug samples of Navin and Puran Pippali were collected from Udaipur, systematically labelled, and analyzed using standard pharmacognostic and phytochemical procedures. Morphological assessment revealed slight differences in size, shape, and appearance between the samples. Phytochemical analysis indicated variations in the intensity of steroids, alkaloids, and flavonoids across the specimens. Further qualitative evaluation using Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) with a Stationary Phase: Silica gelG60F254 and Mobile solution Toluene: Ethyl Acetate (6:4) Visualization: UV 366 nm was performed. The presence of the chemical composition of the samples, confirming variability among them.

Keywords: Pippali, Piper longum Linn, Navin and Puran Pippali, Phytochemical analysis.