01829nas a2200229 4500008004100000245011600041210006900157260001700226300001200243490000700255520104100262653002701303653003001330653002401360653002401384100002301408700002601431700002801457700002301485700002501508856006601533 2025 eng d00aMacro-Microscopical and Histochemical Analysis of Justicia tranquebariensis L. (Acanthaceae)-A Woody Undershrub0 aMacroMicroscopical and Histochemical Analysis of Justicia tranqu cJanuary 2025 a133-1420 v173 a

Background: Medicinal plants are a crucial source of therapeutic agents for treating various human ailments. Justicia tranquebariensis, a small woody shrub widely distributed in southern India is traditionally used for managing conditions such as respiratory problems, kidney infections, gastrointestinal diseases, anemia and more. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine, detailed pharmacognostic studies on this plant are limited. Materials and Methods: Sections were prepared using a rotary microtome and histochemical analysis was conducted following standard protocols. Results: The macroscopical, microscopical and histochemical studies revealed the occurrence of key phytochemicals such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, starch and saponins. These findings contribute to the understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties and provide a foundation for future pharmacological research.

10aHistochemical analysis10aJusticia tranquebariensis10aMacroscopical study10aMicroscopical study1 aDhandapani, Geetha1 aIndramuthu, Jayashree1 aTulasimani, Unigagandhi1 aSenabathi, Shalini1 aNallasamy, Sudeepthi uhttps://www.phcogres.com/article/2025/17/1/105530pres20251954