Open AccessPharmacognostic and Preliminary Phytochemical Analysis of Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd.
Author(s) -
Harjeet Singh,
C. Murali Krishna,
Sanjiv Kumar,
Anupam K Mangal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of ayurvedic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0976-5921
DOI - 10.47552/ijam.v7i3.873
Subject(s) - phytochemical , traditional medicine , rhizome , biology , medicine
The rhizome and fronds of Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd. has been reported to treat worm infestations, skin diseases, antifertility, diarrhoea and dysentery in Ayurveda. The present investigation involves the macroscopy, microscopy, physicochemical evaluation and preliminary phytochemical studies of Actiniopteris dichotoma Bedd. These observations will help in carrying out further research on this plant.Â