Comprehensive Pharmacognostical Profile of Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm.

Authors

  • Sunil Kumar K N
  • Divya K G Dr
  • Susikumar S
  • Abdul Khader S
  • Senthilkumar M

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i4.1657

Keywords:

Epiphytic, Polypodiaceae, standardization, steles, traditional medicine, Epiphytic, Polypodiaceae, Standardization, Steles, Traditional Medicine

Abstract

Pteridophytes are gaining importance as therapeutic agents due to the presence of various phytochemicals and their promising bioactivities. Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm., a Polypodiaceae member is endowed with numerous medicinal properties and finds wide usage in ethno as well as traditional medicines. The rhizome of D. quercifolia (L.) J. Sm. was subjected to macro-microscopic, physicochemical, phytochemical and HPTLC analysis to derive a standard for this drug. The microscopic detailing showed a wavy outline due to the presence of ridges and furrows and a broad ground tissue with diffusely arranged steles. The powdered drug showed trichomes, stellar tissue and silica crystals while the physicochemical and phytochemical screenings gave substantial values of different parameters. The rhizome extracts were subjected to HPTLC studies with Linomat 5 TLC applicator and diagnostic peaks were recorded under UV 254 nm, 366 nm and 620 nm. The study put forward an exclusive identity profile of this medicinal rhizome. 

Author Biographies

Sunil Kumar K N

Research Officer and Head, Pharmacognosy Department, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam, Chennai. 

Divya K G, Dr

Assistant Research Officer, Pharmacognosy Department, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam, Chennai. 

 

Susikumar S

Lab technician, Pharmacognosy Department, Siddha Central Research Institute, Arumbakkam, Chennai. 

 

Abdul Khader S

 

Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Biology & Plant Biotechnology, Presidency College (Autonomous), Chennai. 

Senthilkumar M

 

Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Botany, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women (Autonomous), Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode.

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Published

09-12-2020

How to Cite

N, S. K. K., G, D. K., S, S., S, A. K., & M, S. (2020). Comprehensive Pharmacognostical Profile of Drynaria quercifolia (L.) J. Sm. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 11(4), 672–678. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v11i4.1657

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 4 (2020): October - December 2020

Section

Research Articles

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