Open AccessPharmacognostic evaluation of selected species of Caralluma genus
Author(s) -
Pavan Kumar Bellamakondi,
Ashok Godavarthi,
Mohammed Ibrahim,
Ramachandra Naik,
Rashmi Patel
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the journal of phytopharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-480X
DOI - 10.31254/phyto.2015.4107
Subject(s) - phytochemical , genus , traditional medicine , biology , plant species , botany , medicine
Objective: To establish a set of standardized parameters this will assist in identification of raw material of Caralluma species. Materials: The present study reports, detailed set of parameters from four species, Caralluma lasiantha, Caralluma umbellata, Caralluma attenuata and Caralluma diffusa, for powder characteristics, physicochemical evaluation, HPTLC fingerprint profile, and quantitative estimation of phytoconstituents that would contribute in the correct identity of the raw materials. Results: Various prominent cellular components were observed under the microscopic study, extractive values showed the presence of more water soluble compounds and phytochemical analysis revealed the presence nearly eight classes of phytoconstituents. HPTLC analysis showed the marked differences among species. Conclusion: The results of the present study serve as valuable information for correct identification of plant and determine its genuinity.