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Studies on anatomy, physico-chemical and thin-layer chromatography of rhizome, root and leaf of Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb

2023; AkiNik Publications; Volume: 12; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.22271/phyto.2023.v12.i1f.14611

ISSN

2349-8234

Autores

K Babu, DK Srinivasa Prabhu,

Tópico(s)

Chromatography in Natural Products

Resumo

Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb., commonly known as mother-in-law’s tongue, used in the treatment of various ailments such as ulcer, jaundice, skin itches, urinary diseases, asthma, cough, snake and insect bites in folklore medicine. In the present investigation, anatomical, physico-chemical and thin-layer chromatographic identification of rhizome, root and leaf has been studied in detail and provided diagnostic key to identify the original drug from the adulterant(s).

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