Pharmacognostical, Physicochemical and Phytochemical screening of leavesofShorea robusta Gaertn.F

Abstract

Aim: The value of traditional medicinal plants increasing day by day because of their advantagesoversynthetic products. The present study deals with the determination of Pharmacognostical,Physicochemical and Phytochemical evaluations of leaves of Shorea robusta gaertn. Methods: Macroscopic and microscopical studies of leaves were included under Pharmacognosticalevaluation whereas ash value, extractive value, moisture content and fluorescence behavior wastheparameters determined for Physicochemical evaluation. Phytochemical screening was performedonextracts (ethanol and water) for the confirmation of presence of plant metabolites. Results: According to findings, the leaves show cork cells, trichomes and vessels. Physicochemicalanalysis of leaves revealed 1.53% w/w total ash value, 4.97% w/w alcoholic extractive value, 1.08%moisture content. S. robusta leaves comprise a number of bioactive compounds such as flavonoids,tannins, and alkaloids. Conclusion: This information will be used for further pharmacological and therapeutical evaluationofthe species and will assist in standardization for quality, purity and