Abstract

Madhuca longifolia (koen) macbr is an ever-green tree belonging to family sapotaceae commonly known as mahua. The leaf is used by the indigenous people of Australia in curing bleeding, gums, expectorant, cushing`s disease, wound healing activity and various ailments. The present study comprises macroscopy, microscopy, histochemistry, physicochemical parameters, phytochemical studies and florescence analysis. Pharmacognosy is the initial step for determining the status of organ of plant considered as a crude medicine; hence the current study was done, TLC of flavonoid as a chemical constituents present in the drug for establishing the biomarker compound. These studies will help in future for establishing the pharmacopoeial drug standards.

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