Microscopy of Ashoka Bark and Marketed Alternates.

Authors

  • C S Rana Principal Scientist at Pharmacognosy Lab, Bio-resources Department. Dabur Research & Development Centre, Dabur India Ltd. Ghaziabad, U.P. Author
  • P P Raturi Head Bio-resources Department, Dabur Research & Development Centre, Dabur India Ltd Ghaziabad, U.P. Author
  • R K Rai HeadHealth Care Division of the Dabur Research, Dabur Research & Development Centre, Dabur India Ltd. Ghaziabad, U.P. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6702

Keywords:

Ayurveda, Powder Microscopy, Ashoka, Alternative, Medicines

Abstract

Introduction- Microscopic evaluation of herbal powder is the simplest  method for the identification of raw materials or raw drugs. Today, many  sophisticated modern research tools are available for the identification  validation and authentication of plant based drugs. Ashoka (Saraca  asoca) has been used traditionally in the Indian system of medicine.  Internal structure (cells and tissues) of bark of the Asoka, Shal and  Kastdaru have been studied through plant anatomy/histology.  Material & Methods-Raw drug sample powder of all species were  dipped in water and centrifuged for five minutes to soften and  sedimentation. Suspended material of the sample was transferred to a  clean glass micro slide and mounted. Slides were observed under  axiostar plus light microscope. Results & Discussion- The Powder Microscopic method is still one of  the inventive methods for validation and authentication of the raw drugs.  It also helps to find out the impurities and helps in quality assessment  and assurance of the drugs. Microscopic assessment of the herbal drug  of Asoka (Saraca asoca Roxb. Willd) shows similarity and some  dissimilarity with cells and tissues of the bark of Shal (Shorea  robusta Gaertn.) and Kastdaru (Polyalthia longifolia Sonn. Thwaites)  for the selection of possible alternates.

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Published

2023-07-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 7 (2023): International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga (Jul) (2023)

Section

Original Research Article

How to Cite

Rana , C. S., Raturi, P. P., & Rai, R. K. (2023). Microscopy of Ashoka Bark and Marketed Alternates. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 6(7), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2023.6702
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