The Pharmacognostic Study of Leaves of Caesalpinia crista (Linn.) and Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.)
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Macroscopy, Microscopy, Organoleptic Parameters, Quantitative DeterminationAbstract
Medicinal plants Caesalpinia crista (Linn.) and Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) belongs to the family Fabaceae. Parts (root, stem, leaves and seeds) of both the plant species have been used in different systems of traditional medication of human ailments. Both species contains various bioactive components which have been used as anti-asthmatic, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial etc. The present paper attempts to evaluate the pharmacognostic characteristics in terms of macro and micro-morphological characters, and quantitative profiles of the leaves of C. crista and L. leucocephala. Pharmacognostic parameters of the leaves will assist in identification, authentication, and standardization for quality, purity and control adulteration of the crude drug.
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