Pharmacognostical and phytochemical analysis Of Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba Hassk.)

Ritu Sharma; Sumit Nathani

doi:10.48165/

Authors

Ritu Sharma MD Scholar, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Author
Sumit Nathani Assistant Professor, P.G. Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Bhringraj (Eclipta alba Hassk.), pharmacognostical, phytochemical, thin layer chromatography

Abstract

Bhringraj (Eclipta alba Hassk.) is an annual herbaceous plant found throughout world during rainy season. It is indicated in krimi, kustha, switra, khalitya, palitya, kasa, swarbheda, darunaka and as rasayan in ayurveda texts. The herb is known for its property like hepatoprotective, antiviral, antibacterial, hypotensive, anti-leprotic, analgesic, antioxidant, anti-haemorrhagic, anticancer, anti-hepatotoxic, promoter for blackening and growth of hair. Evaluation of pharmacognostical and phytochemical standards including powder microscopy, physio-chemical parameters, phytochemical screening and thin layer chromatography were done for identification, authentication and standardization of drug. The phytochemical analysis shows presence of carbohydrates, alkaloids, proteins, tannins, saponin and phenols.

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