Pharmacognostical Standardization, Phytochemical Characteristics of Stem-bark of Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb

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Pharmacognosy Research,2022,14,3,316-320.DOI:10.5530/pres.14.3.46Published:July 2022Type:Original ArticleAuthors:Nishant Kumar, Pooja Puri, Navdeep Kaur, Jasreen Uppal, Apporva Chawla, Monika, and Prince Ahad Mir Author(s) affiliations:Nishant Kumar1, Pooja Puri2, Navdeep Kaur3, Jasreen Uppal1, Apporva Chawla1, Monika3, Prince Ahad Mir1,* 1Khalsa College of Pharmacy, GT Road, Amritsar, Punjab, INDIA. 2Pharmacy Officer, Community Health Center (Punjab Govt.), Kairon, Punjab, INDIA. 3Amritsar College of Pharmacy, Amritsar-Jalandhar GT Road, Manawal, Amritsar, Punjab, INDIA. 4University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab, INDIA. Abstract:Background: Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb (ZA) also known as ‘Indian Prickly Ash’ is a member of the Rutaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and various other parts of India and is an important medicinal plant species. The stem bark of the plant is known to be a particularly rich source of medicinal compounds, and it is frequently utilized as an anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent. Despite the high therapeutic efficacy of bark, nothing is known about the requirements for its standardization. Since the quality control and standardization qualities of the product must be thoroughly documented, of the stem bark of Zanthoxylum alatum Roxb was produced as a result of the current research, which may be seen here. As part of this research, the stem bark of Z. alatum was harvested, dried in the shade, and then pulverised. The establishment of pharmacognostical standards was accomplished via the use of techniques such as microand macroscopy, physicochemical parameters, extractive values, and fluorescence analysis. Results: There were numerous distinguishing traits in the stem bark of Z. alatum Roxb that were discovered using macroscopic, microscopic, and physical-chemical criteria. Conclusion: This is the first research to provide a comprehensive pharmacognostic profile of the stem bark of Z. alatum Roxb, and it will be a helpful source of information in the development of pharmacognostic criteria for identification, purity, quality, and categorization of Z. alatum Roxb stem bark. Keywords:Indian Prickly Ash, Microscopical features, Phytochemical screening., Standardization, Zanthoxylum alatumView:PDF (235.01 KB)