Vels University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, Old Pallavaram, Chennai-116
*Corresponding Author: Malarkodi Velraj Vels University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacognosy, Old Pallavaram, Chennai-116, E-mail: malarkodisanna@gmail.com
Online published on 21 March, 2013.
Madhuca indica J.F.G. mel belongs to the family “Sapotaceae”. It is a much valued herbal medicine used for Rheumatism, Ulcers, itches, bleeding, spongy gums, tonsillitis and diabetes mellitus. The present study report its anatomical, microscopical, quantitative characters, powder microscopy, histochemical, fluorescence analysis, physiochemical standards, preliminary phytochemical standards and thin layer chromatography. The study revealed important diagnostic character which can be used for identification of the plant.
Madhuca indica, Transverse longitudinal section, Radial longitudinal section
