Abstract

PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF GORAKHAMUNDI (SPHAERANTHUS INDICUS LINN) WHOLE PLANT

Dr. Dimpal V. Sharnagat* and Dr. Surekha T. Landge

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Abstract

Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. Commonly known as “Gorakhmundi” or East Indian Globe Thistle. It is an annual herb which grows upto 30 cm. height & flowers are violet coloured. Gorakhmundi mentioned in various ayurved classics having many therapeutic qualities and it is widely use in many formulations in medical practices. Present study aims at development of quality standards for the Spheranthus indicus linn (whole plant) sample utilizing to investigate macroscopic, microscopic, phytochemical & physicochemical parameter of Gorakhmundi (Sphaeranthus indicus Linn.) whole plant .An establishment of pharmacognostic standard on identification, purity, quality and classification of herbal plant required. Microscopic characteristics were observed under a light microscope. Phytochemical analysis was done as per SOPs to detect various chemical components. Physicochemical properties including total ash value, acid insoluble ash, water soluble and alcohol soluble extractive were determined. These findings will be useful towords establishing pharmacogenetic standards on identification, purity, quality and classification of the plant drug research.

Keywords: Sphaeranthus indicus Linn., Gorakhmundi, Phytochemical & Physicochemical Evaluation, Pharmacogenetic standardization.