Physico-chemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant)

Sumedh Joshi; Megha; Bhargav Vijay Bhide; Shivani Ghildiyal; Tanuja Manoj Nesari

Physico-chemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant)

Articles

Abstract

Pharmacognosy Research,2023,15,3,492-496.

DOI:10.5530/pres.15.3.051

Published:June 2023

Type:Original Article

Authors:

Author(s) affiliations:

Sumedh Joshi^1,*, Megha², Bhargav Vijay Bhide³, Shivani Ghildiyal³, Tanuja Manoj Nesari⁴

¹Department of Dravyaguna, RJVS Bhaisaheb Sawant Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, INDIA.

²Research Fellow (Chemistry), CCRH, New Delhi, INDIA.

³Department of Dravyaguna, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, INDIA.

⁴Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, INDIA

Abstract:

Introduction: Quality, safety, and efficacy are the three main components of any therapy used for disease cure. Ayurveda encompasses vast knowledge regarding the use of numerous herbal sources for disease management. Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Known as Mundi) is one such drug praised in classical as well as contemporary medicinal science for its therapeutic efficacy. The present study aims at development of quality standards for the Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole plant) sample utilizing physico-chemical and phytochemical analysis. Objectives: To perform physico-chemical, phytochemical, HPTLC, FTIR and UV analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (Whole plant) sample. Materials and Methods: Physico-chemical analysis was done as per the guidelines mentioned by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Phytochemical analysis, HPTLC, FTIR and UV analysis was done as per the globally accepted standard guidelines. Observations and Results: The observed values were then compared to the standard values to make the monograph of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant).