Morpho–anatomical and Physico-chemical studies of an Anti-inflammatory unani drug – Ikleel-ul-malik (Astragalus hamosus L.)

Owing to its medicinal importance the present study was undertaken, as per WHO guideline, with an objective to establish its morpho-anatomical and physico-chemical parameters. Besides this heavy metals, aflatoxins, pesticidal residue and microbial load studies have also been reported to ensure the q...

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Published in:Research journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry 2024-04, Vol.16 (2), p.99-102
Main Authors: Negi, Kiran, Mustafa, Akhlaq, Meena, R P, Javed, Ghazala
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anti-inflammatory agents
Heavy metals
Herbal medicine
Inflammatory diseases
Medicine
Morphology
Quality standards
Seeds
Standardization
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Summary:Owing to its medicinal importance the present study was undertaken, as per WHO guideline, with an objective to establish its morpho-anatomical and physico-chemical parameters. Besides this heavy metals, aflatoxins, pesticidal residue and microbial load studies have also been reported to ensure the quality of the drug material. Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to the mankind. 1-3 WHO estimates that approx. 80% of the world population presently use herbal medicines for their primary healthcare needs.4 Herbal medicine is a major module in traditional system of medicine and a common component of ayurvedic, unani, homeopathic and other alternative system of medicines.5 However a key obstacle, which has hindered the acceptance of the alternative medicine is the lack of scientific documentation of these medicines. [...]it becomes extremely important to make an effort towards the standardization of all the plant materials to be used as a medicine. After proper identification and authentication the voucher specimen was preserved in the botany section of the lab (DSRU, New Delhi) for future reference. Various physico chemical parameters along with Rf values of the TLC profile will be helpful in establishing the standards of the drug and further isolation of important compounds in future. Besides absence of microbial load contamination, heavy metal analysis, aflatoxins contamination, pesticide residue justifies the quality of this efficacious drug for the global market.
ISSN:0975-2331
0975-4385
DOI:10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00019