@article {1340, title = {Analytical Characterization of Achyranthes aspera L. Whole Plant}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {17}, year = {2025}, month = {January 2025}, pages = {85-93}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {85}, abstract = {

Background: The therapeutic properties of Achyranthes aspera have long been acknowledged and integrated into diverse traditional healthcare like Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathic medicine for the management of various ailments. In ancient Indian systems of medicine such as Siddha and Ayurveda, the constituents found in this medicinal plant play a pivotal role in treating disorders. Both macro and micro elements are crucial components for plants to carry out their basic functions. Objectives: Consequently, the ash of Achyranthes aspera was analyzed chemically, with a focus on phytochemical and chromatographic analysis, along with spectral characterization of the entire plant, to determine the presence of inorganic constituents. Materials and Methods: Standard methods were followed for all physicochemical parameters. Chromatographic characterization was carried out using High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Additionally, elemental characterization was performed using different instruments such as Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to investigate the minerals present in the ash of Achyranthes aspera. Results: The HPTLC photo documentation revealed the presence of five spots at 254 nm and eight spots at 366 nm. Vanillin sulfuric acid reagent derivatization resulted in the appearance of 9 spots under white light. Furthermore, the HPLC chromatogram showed the separation of 13 peaks at 366 nm. The evaluation techniques also detected various elements such as Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Aluminium (Al), Silicon (Si), Phosphorus (O), sulphur (S), Chlorine (Cl), potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Manganese (Mn), Chromium (Cr), Iron (Fe) and Zinc (Zn). Conclusion: The analysis primarily focuses on quality control criteria and the mineral composition of the plant.

}, keywords = {Achyranthes aspera, ICP-OES, Nayurivi, PXRD, SEM-EDX, XPS, XRF}, doi = {10.5530/pres.20251928}, author = {Achintya Kumar Mandal and Saravanan Meenakshisundaram and Subashini Subramanian and Sujith Thatipelli and Rajesh Chandran and Shakila Ramachandran} } @article {1338, title = {Standardization of Karisalai Madakku Tailam and Quantification of Wedelolactone by HPTLC}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {17}, year = {2025}, month = {January 2025}, pages = {78-84}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {78}, abstract = {

Background: Herbal oils also known as Medicated oils, are oils infused with medicinal properties of herbs herbs plants. Objectives: To prepare the herbal oil, Karisalai tailam using gingelly oil and Eclipta alba Linn. (Karisalai) further to continue the process of madakku for two more time and to investigate the physico-chemical parameters for any changes. Materials and Methods: The herbal oil was prepared as per literature. Acid, saponification, iodine, peroxide values, rancidity, refractive index were estimated for the raw gingelly oil, gingelly oil heated in parallel without adding Eclipta alba Linn. juice, Karisalai Madakku Tailam (KMT1), second Madakku Tailam (KMT2) and third madakku tailam (KMT3). The content of major coumestane derivative present in Eclipta alba Linn., ie., wedelolactone which can serve as a bioactive marker was estimated in karisalai juice and Karisalai Madakku Tailams (KMT1, KMT2 and KMT3). Results: Physico-chemical results of Karisalai Madakku Tailam (KMT1, KMT2 and KMT3) were comparable with the values of base sesame oil. But the content of wedelolactone in first processed oil KMT1 was estimated as 0.039\% which increased to 0.0715\% in KMT2 and further increased to 0.1048\% in KMT3. Conclusion: Physico chemical parameters can be referred to examine the overall quality in the oil formulation at any of the madakku stage. HPTLC method would be a tool for the identification and quantification of wedelolactone in this medicated oil.

}, keywords = {Eclipta alba, Kaiyan tailam, Karisalai, Peroxide value, Wedelolactone}, doi = {10.5530/pres.20251927}, author = {Murugammal Shanmugam and Subhasri Rajasekar and Priyanka Sekaran and Hemavathy Rajasekaran and Shakila Ramachandran} } @article {1221, title = {Macro-Microscopic and HPTLC Atlas of Argyreia sericea Dalzell}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {16}, year = {2024}, month = {April 2024}, pages = {357-366}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {357}, abstract = {

Background: Argyreia sericea Dalzell (Convolvulaceae) is a densely hirsute stout climbing shrub found throughout the dry deciduous forests of India. A. sericea is morphologically related to Argyreia nervosa (Burm.f.) Bojer and Argyreia involucrata C.B.Clarke which are used in traditional systems of medicine for treatment of various diseases. As related species look similar in dried form. Objectives: A macro-microscopic and HPTLC study was planned on whole plant parts of A. sericea to analyze key distinguishing characters. Materials and Methods: Standard pharmacopoeial procedures were employed to obtain all the results of the study. Results: Surface characters, odour and taste; transverse section of leaf, stem, root and stomata of epidermal cells, cluster crystal, trichomes, mesophyll tissue, laticiferous content, brownish content, fibres, starch grains, tracheids, fibres tracheids, pitted vessels with scalariform perforation along with pitted, spiral and annular thickening are the unique diagnostic characters observed. Fingerprint profile with unique Rf obtained by HPTLC will aid in correct identification of the species. Conclusion: The findings of the present study will be helpful in identification and differentiation from related species as whole drug or in powder from.

}, keywords = {Bidhara, Controversial drugs, Monograph, Pharmacognosy, Plant anatomy, Standardization.}, doi = {10.5530/pres.16.2.45}, author = {Susikumar Sundharamoorthy and Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana and Murugammal Shanmugam and Shakila Ramachandran and Elankani Poovan and Dayanand Reddy Gaddam and Ganesan Rethinam} } @article {1277, title = {Pharmacognostic Identification of Adulterated Marketed Samples of Maranta arundinacea L. Starch: A Case Study}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {16}, year = {2024}, month = {June 2024}, pages = {662-670}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {662}, abstract = {

Introduction: Maranta arundinacea L. (arrowroot) starch is readily available in the market owing to its soaring demand in the pharma and food industry. Despite its cost in extraction methods and minimal yield, it is marketed at cheaper rates. The unclear picture of its authenticity, quality and the high chances of adulteration are still unexplored. This case study is planned to identify and authenticate genuine and adulterated samples of Maranta Starch (MS) procured from various vendors in comparison with a Botanical Reference Standard (BRS) and In-House preparation (IH). Materials and Methods: The BRS, IH and nine commercial samples (labeled as MS 1 to 9) were subjected to a systematic approach of powder microscopy, preliminary physiochemical assays and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). Results: On gross examination, the texture, color, odor and taste of samples showed minute differences, however, the powder microscopy and iodine test demonstrated significant differences. The samples which reported more deviation were tested and confirmed for the presence of inorganic matter through an ash test. This was further studied for XRD analysis, which reported major adulterants in the samples like dolomite (CaMg (CO3)2), cordierite (Al4Mg2Si5O18), quartz (SiO2) and Zinc Sulphide (ZnS). Conclusion: This case study reveals the extensive adulteration of marketed MS in the South Indian market, particularly Chennai.

}, keywords = {Herbal drug analysis, kukai niru, Siddha drug, X-ray diffraction}, doi = {10.5530/pres.16.3.77}, author = {Brindha Sundaramoorthy and Vinayak Soman and Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana and Murugammal Shanmugam and Rajesh Allu and Shree Devi Munusamy Sampangiramalu and Susikumar Sundharamoorthy and Shakila Ramachandran and Elankani Poovan} } @article {1199, title = {Chemical Characterization of Two Botanicals from Genus Alternanthera - A. brasiliana (L.) Kuntze and A. paronychioides A. St.-Hil}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {16}, year = {2023}, month = {December 2023}, pages = {42-50}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {42}, abstract = {

Background: Traditional medicine has become part and parcel of the present era for the maintaining and preventing of ailments. Alternanthera brasiliana and Alternanthera paronychioides (Amaranthaceae) are widely used in traditional medicine. Ab is widely familiar as penicillin in Brazil. Ap is known to treat gout, hyperuricemia, rheumatic arthritis, nephritis etc. as folk medicine. The present study aims to compare standardization profiles for A. brasiliana and A. paronychioides. Materials and Methods: Sample Ab and Ap were collected and authenticated. Authenticated samples were subjected to powder microscopy, physico-chemical, phytochemical, HPTLC and HPLC fingerprint and PXRD analysis. Results: Powder microscopic investigations revealed the characteristic features for identification. Physico-chemical investigation revealed the slightly acidic nature of both plants. The phytochemical test showed the existence of phenol, terpenoids and steroids as major secondary metabolites in both species. Photo documentation, fingerprints and spectral comparison by HPTLC and fingerprints by HPLC validate the existence of similar compounds in both Ab and Ap. PXRD analysis revealed the variance of elements present in both species. Conclusion: Comparative physico-chemical, phytochemical and HPLC, HPTLC, and P-XRD instrumental analysis of A. brasiliana and A. paronychioides provides distinct features for identification.

}, keywords = {Amaranthaceae, chromatographic fingerprinting, Comparative standardization, HPLC, HPTLC, PXRD.}, doi = {10.5530/pres.16.1.6}, author = {Achintya Kumar Mandal and Rajesh Allu and Rajesh Chandran and Divya Kallingil Gopi and Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana and Radha Prakasam and Shakila Ramachandran} } @article {1131, title = {Macro-microscopic and HPTLC Atlas of Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. Fruit}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {February 2023}, pages = {277-287}, type = {Original Article }, chapter = {277}, abstract = {

Background: Canavalia gladiata (Jacq.) DC. (Family Leguminosae) is a large annual or perennial climber with a terete glabrous stem, native to Indo-Malaysian and also distributed in tropical, subtropical regions. C. gladiata (Jacq.) DC. is generally confused with another closely related species i.e. C. ensiformis (Linn.) DC (Jack bean). The tender pods of both the above species have close similarity in morphology, especially shape and size of fruit, therefore it is difficult to differentiate on their vegetative and also fruiting stages. The plant C. ensiformis mentioned as a synonym of C. gladiata in many of the earlier literature though they are 2 different taxa. Some authors published different colour seeds in the name of C. gladiata. It is doubtful if C. ensiformis (Linn.) DC. or C. gladiata (Jacq.) DC was studied during that analysis. Objectives: A systematic pharmacognostical study has been executed to identify the correct botanical source. Materials and Methods: All the studies were carried out by standard procedures in Pharmacopoeias and other authentic literature. Results: Macroscopically surface characters followed by odour and taste, anatomically TS of the pericarp, plecenta, testa, cotyledon and radical, powder microscopically epidermal cells with stomata and prismatic crystal cystolith, trichomes, testa palisade cells, sclereids with different shape and size, brownish content, starch grains, tracheids, fibres and prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate are the unique diagnostic characters observed. HPTLC with different spots having unique Rf values in the pericarp, testa, cotyledon and seeds will be helpful for critical identification of the species. Conclusion: The findings of the present study will be helpful in the identification and differentiation of related species as the whole drug or in powder form.

}, keywords = {Jack bean, Seed anatomy, Sword bean, Vegetable Crude Drug.}, doi = {10.5530/pres.15.2.030}, author = {Susikumar Sundharamoorthy and Gokula Kannan Sundharamoorthy and Achintya Kumar Mandal and Shakila Ramachandran and Senthilvel Govindaraju and Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayanan} } @article {1120, title = {Macro-microscopy and HPTLC Atlas of Heartwood of Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb. (Indian Bastard Sandalwood)}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {15}, year = {2023}, month = {December 2022}, pages = {176-183}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {176}, abstract = {

Background: Erythroxylum monogynum Roxb. (Fam. Erythroxylaceae) is a tree growing up to 9 m in dry evergreen to deciduous forests, distributed in South India mainly on the Deccan plateau, up to 3000 ft. The wood oil possesses characteristic pleasant odour and a pungent taste, hence adulterated with sandalwood oil in perfumery. Traditionally wood oil is used for webbing eczema; bark and wood used for stomach ailments, as a stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic, for dyspepsia and also for continuous fever. E. monogynum is used as adulterant in the herbal drug market for the heartwood of sandal on account of their morphological and organoleptic resemblances. Objectives: A systematic pharmacognostical study of dried stem heartwood of E. monogynum has been executed to identify the microscopical and phytochemical features. Materials and Methods: Morphology, anatomy, powder microscopy and TLC/HPTLC studies were carried out by standard Pharmacopoeial protocols. Results: Surface characters, odour, taste, arrangement of xylem elements in TS, TLS, RLS, fibres, tailed pitted vessels, tyloses, xylem rays, axial parenchyma with brownish content, tracheids, fibre tracheids, prismatic crystal, crystal fibre and oil globules were the unique diagnostic characters observed. HPTLC showed 5, 6 and 11 bands under 254 nm, 366 nm and white light (post derivatisation with vanillin-sulphuric acid) respectively. The denistogram showed 12, 10 and 13 peaks at UV 254 nm, 366 nm and 520 nm after derivatisation. Conclusion: The findings of the present study will be helpful in identification of this raw drug as a whole or as a powder.

}, keywords = {Devadaru, Market adulterant, Pharmacognosy, Red cedar, Sandalwood, Wood anatomy}, doi = {10.5530/097484900201}, author = {Susikumar Sundharamoorthy and Sunil Kumar Koppala Narayana and Madhavaraj Vellaiyan and Shakila Ramachandran and Sekar Thangavel and Ilavarasan Raju} } @article {1026, title = {Development of Chromatographic Fingerprint Profile and Multi-elemental Analysis of Datura metel L.}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {April 2022}, pages = {146-152}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {146}, abstract = {

Background: The Solanaceae family member Datura metel L. has been related to therapeutic benefits. The plant is widely used in Ayurveda and Siddha systems of Indian medicines. Objectives: Present study was focused to understand the phytochemical and multi elemental composition of D. metel whole plant. Materials and Methods: The whole plant of D. metel was collected, shade dried, powdered and subjected to analysis of physico-chemical parameters, thin layer chromatography, high performance thin layer chromatographic finger print profilings (HPTLC), high pressure liquid chromatographic profile at four wavelengths, X-ray fluorescence, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, powder X-ray diffractometer and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer. Results: In HPTLC, 7 spots under 254 nm, 10 spots under 366 nm and 11 spots after derivatization with vanillin sulphuric acid reagent appeared. In HPLC, 9 peaks at 230 nm, 11 peaks at 254 nm, 5 peaks at 286 nm and 7 peaks at 366 nm separated. Presence of 17 elements such as copper, cobalt, nickel, manganese, zinc, iron, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, aluminium, chlorine, carbon, oxygen, sulphur and silicon were identified. Conclusion: The elements K, Mg, Ca, Si, S and Fe play vital role on human health. Chlorine, silicon, sulfur and silica are first time identified which have significant biological functions.

Key words: Ummattai, Devil{\textquoteright}s trumpet, Solanaceae, Cardiarhythm, Asthma.

}, doi = {10.5530/pres.14.2.21}, author = {Shakila Ramachandran and Saravanan Meenatchisundaram and Subashini Subramanian and Sujith Thatipelli and Achintya Kumar Mandal and Rajesh Allu} } @article {1020, title = {Isolation, Simultaneous Quantification of Taxifolin and Taxifolin-3-O-rhamnoside and Validation by RPHPLC}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {14}, year = {2022}, month = {December 2021}, pages = {30-34}, type = {Original Article}, chapter = {30}, abstract = {

Background: Taxifolin (TA) is a flavonoid that has antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antialzheimer, anti-hyperglycemic, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, anti-psoriatic and antialzheimer properties. Taxifolin 3-O-rhamnoside (TAR), a glycoside of taxifolin, has antioxidant, anticonvulsant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and immunosuppressive effects. Objectives: The goal of this study is to separate TA and TAR from Smilax china Linn. rhizomes, as well as to develop and validate a technique for simultaneous measurement of TA and TAR. Materials and Methods: The hydro alcoholic extract of the rhizome of S. china yielded TA and TAR. HPLC system was fitted with a C18 column (shim-pack) of size 150 mm x 4.6 mm; 5μ, with suitable eluting mixture of methanol: water (90:10 v/v) at a flowing rate of 1 ml/min and at 254 nm wavelength for identification of peaks. Lab solution software was used to establish the quantification method for above-mentioned chemical compounds. Results: TAR and TA were separated using the proposed technique at Rt 2.917 and 3.924 min respectively. Over the range of 0.1-0.8 μg/ml, calibration curves were produced with a linear relationship R2 \> 0.9941 and 0.9963, respectively. The relative standard deviation was less than 2\%. The percentage recoveries were shown to be between 97 and 102.1. TA and TAR had detection limits of 0.156 and 0.077 μg/ml; quantification limits were 0.473 and 0.234 μg/ml respectively. The technique that was devised was simple, sensitive and specific. Conclusion: The newly designed RPHPLC technique has improved specificity, precision, and accuracy. The quality of S. china and other dietary supplements containing these two flavonoids may be successfully assessed by quantifying these two flavonoids and their glycosides.

}, keywords = {3, 3{\textquoteright}, 4{\textquoteright}-pentahydroxy flavanone, 5, 7, Astilbin, Dihydroqucertin, Tuberculosis, Validation.}, doi = {10.5530/pres.14.1.6}, url = {https://phcogres.com/fulltext/v14i1/105530pres1416.html}, author = {Subashini Subramanian and Shakila Ramachandran} }