Open AccessMicroscopic and micro chemical evaluation (elemental Analysis) of the medicinal herb, Lippia nodiflora (Linn.) Rich (Phyla nodiflora Linn. Green)
Author(s) -
Yashvanth Sunkara,
S. Shobha Rani,
A. Srinivasa Rao,
S. S. Madhavendra
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of tropical disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.208
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2222-1808
DOI - 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60137-6
Subject(s) - lippia , scanning electron microscope , botany , biology , elemental analysis , chemistry , materials science , organic chemistry , essential oil , composite material
Objective: To explore the micro morphology and elemental analysis of Lippia nodoflora (L.\udnodiflora) Methods: Fresh leaf sections and epidermal peels were used for light microscopy.\udGlutaraldehyde fixed and dehydrated plant material was used for Scanning Electron Microscopy\udand Energy Dispersive -ray analysis (EDAX). Results: Scanning electron microscopic\udstudies unraveled the characteristic fine details of the plant. These include the mid fixed or\udmalpighigiaceous, rhomboidal, multi cellular leafy hairs, anisocytic or cruciferous stomata, single\udcelled glands. Leaf constants like stomatal number (stomatal frequency/density) and stomatal\udindex were measured. Detailed anatomy of stem, root and leaf was studied. Elemental analysis\udwas carried out in various parts of the plant. Conclusions: Microscopic analysis was informative\udand useful in the sample identification, standardization for quality & purity. Information on micro\udchemical composition indicates the enrichment of the plant with Si, Ca and Fe. This helps in\udusing the plant in certain herbal preparations that need plants with enriched minerals