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    Research Article

    Phytochemical and pharmacognostic evaluation of leaves of Pongamia pinnata L. (Fabaceae)

    wadmin2By wadmin2April 11, 2014Updated:August 10, 2021No Comments1 Min Read
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    Disha Menpara and Sumitra Chanda*
    Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Saurashtra University, Rajkot-360005,
    Gujarat, INDIA.

    Pharmacognosy Communications,2014,4,2,3-7.
    DOI:10.5530/pc.2014.2.2
    Published:April 2014
    Type:Research Article

    ABSTRACT

    Objective: The objective of this study was to carry out phytochemical and pharmacognostic evaluation of leaves of Pongamia pinnata L. (Fabacea). Method: The present study provides pharmacognostic, physicochemical and phytochemical details of the leaves of P. pinnata. Macro and microscopic evaluation and WHO recommended parameters were followed in the study. Results: The macroscopic study showed that the leaf was ovate or elliptic with smooth margins, short petiole, alternate imparipinnate, hairless, acuminate at apex, rounded to cuneate at base and slightly thickened. Microscopic study revealed collateral, closed vascular bundles, trichomes, paracytic stomata, xylem vessels and prismatic calcium oxalate crystals. Physiochemical analysis of leaf showed total ash, water soluble ash and acid insoluble ash as 8.33±0.31, 2.33±0.36 and 0.5±0.0 %w/w respectively. Preliminary phytochemical screening showed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, triterpenes, cardiac glycosides, steroids and saponins. Conclusions: The results of this study can serve as valuable source of information for identification of this plant for future investigation and applications.

    Keywords: Pongamia pinnata, pharmacognostic, phytochemical, physicochemical, leaf.

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