Pharmacognostical Standardization of Leaves of Symplocos cochinchinensis (Lour) Moore ssp.laurina

Standardization was carried out on the basis of detailed botanical evaluation of the leaves which includes morphology and microscopy as well as WHO recommended physico-chemical studies. The results of the standardization may throw a immense light on the botanical identity of the leaves Symplocos cochinchinensis (Lour) Moore ssp. laurina which may furnish a basis of judging the authenticity of the plant and also to differentiate the drug form its adulterants and other species.