Abstract
ObjectiveTo evaluate the pharmacognostic parameters of the leaves of Abutilon indicum (Linn.)Sweet which will assist in standardization, quality assurance, purity and sample identification of the species. MethodsThe pharmacognostic studies were carried out in terms of organoleptic, microscopic, powder microscopic, leaf constants and fluorescence analysis. ResultsMacroscopic study showed that the leaf shape -cordate, Size −2–4 cm long, Colour — Green, Odour -Characteristic, Taste -Characteristic, Surface — Smooth, Apex -Acute to acuminate, Lamina-Simple, Cordate, Reticulate, Dentate, Margin-Crenate-Dentate. The microscopic features of leaves were observed as covering trichomes, glandular trichome, vascular bundles, crystals, stomata, mucilage secretory cells adaxial epidermis, palisade mesophyll, spongy mesophyll and lateral vein. Further the study was evaluated leaf constants, powder microscopy and fluorescence study of leaf powder. ConclusionVarious pharmacognostic characters observed in this study help in the identification and standardization of Abutilon indicum (Linn.)Sweet.
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