A pharmacognostical report on the rhizome of Alpinia galanga Linn. (Willd)

Alpinia galanga Linn. (Willd) is an important raw drug used in large quantities in various indigenous formulations. In this paper the major diagnostic characters and the qualitative chemical and physical tests responsible for the pharmacognostic identity of the rhizomes have been reported.

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Published in:Ancient science of life 2008-04, Vol.27 (4), p.9-21
Main Authors: Chitra, M, Thoppil, J E
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Language:English
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Summary:Alpinia galanga Linn. (Willd) is an important raw drug used in large quantities in various indigenous formulations. In this paper the major diagnostic characters and the qualitative chemical and physical tests responsible for the pharmacognostic identity of the rhizomes have been reported.
ISSN:0257-7941
2249-9547