Withania Plant Part Used :- Root Synonyms :- Indian Ginseng,Withania root, Ashwagandha, Clustered Winter cherry Biological Source :- It consists of the dried roots and stem bases of Withania somnifera Dunal, belonging to family Solanaceae. Geographical Source :- Withania is widely […]
Jalap Synonyms:- Jalapa, Jalapae Radix Botanical source:- Jalap consists of the dried tubercules of Ipomoea purga Hayne, a climbing, twining plant of the family Convolvulaceae. Geographical source:- The plant is indigenous to Mexico and cultivated in India from where most […]
Cardamom Synonyms:- Small cardamom, Elachi, Ailum Biological Source:- It consists of dried ripe fruits of Eletaria cardamomum. Family: Zingiberaceae. https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71OFZ3vXuxL._SX679_.jpg Macroscopic characteristics:- Condition: Dry Type: Trilocular capsule Size: Varies from 1 to 2cm. Shape: Ovoid or oblong, apex slightly pointed […]
Cassia Synonym :- Chinese Cinnamon, Bastard Cinnamon Biological Source:- consists of the dried stem bark of Cinnamomum cassia Blume. It contains not less than 1.0% v/w volatile oil. Family: Lauraceae Morphology:- Condition- dry; Shape- single double or compound quills; Size- […]
Aconite Synonyms :- Monkshood, Friar’s cowl; Mouse-bane; Aconite root; Mit-zahar (Hindi); Radix aconiti. Biological Source :- Aconite is the dried roots of Aconitum napellus Linn, collected from wild or cultivated plants., belonging to family Ranunculaceae. Geographical Source :- The plant […]
Asafoetida Synonyms:- Hing, Ferula Biological source :- It is an oleo gum resin obtained from the roots of Ferul afoetida Regel, F. Rubricaulis Boissier. Family:-. Umbelliferae Geographical source:- These plants are large and grow in Afganistan, Persia and Central Asia. […]
Capsicum Synonyms of Capsicum :- Capsicum Fruits, Chilies, Capsici Fructus Botanical source :- Capsicum consists of the dried ripe fruits of Capsicum minimum Roxb. and also of Capsicum frutescens Linn., which are perennial shrubs of the family Solanaceae. Geographical source […]
Terminalia Belerica Synonyms :- Beleric myrobalan, baheda, bibhitak. Biological Source :- It consists of dried ripe fruits of the plant Terminalia belerica Linn, belonging to family Combretaceae. Geographical Source :- The tree is found in all decidous forests of India, […]
Definition of Terpinoids :- Terpenoids also known as isoprenoids, are the most numerous and structurally diverse natural products found in many plants. Chemical Test For Terpenoid :- Liberman-Burchard Test :- Drug is mixed with acetic anhydride. To this mixture conc. Sulfuric […]
Turmeric Synonyms :- Saffron Indian; haldi (Hindi); Curcuma; Rhizoma cur-cumae. Biological Source :- Turmeric is the dried rhizome of Curcuma longa Linn. (syn.C.domestica Valeton)., belonging to family Zingiberaceae. Geographical Source :- The plant is a native to southern Asia and […]