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Physico-chemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant)

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  1. 1Department of Dravyaguna, RJVS Bhaisaheb Sawant Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, INDIA.
  2. 2Research Fellow (Chemistry), CCRH, New Delhi, INDIA.
  3. 3Department of Dravyaguna, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, INDIA.
  4. 4Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, INDIA.

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Sumedh Joshi

Department of Dravyaguna, RJVS Bhaisaheb Sawant Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra, INDIA.

sumedhjoshi10395@gmail.com

Received: 01-02-2023; Accepted: 03-03-2023.

Volume 15, Issue 3 · pp. 492-496 · 2023 · DOI: 10.5530/pres.15.3.051

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Introduction: Quality, safety, and efficacy are the three main components of any therapy used for disease cure. Ayurveda encompasses vast knowledge regarding the use of numerous herbal sources for disease management. Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Known as Mundi) is one such drug praised in classical as well as contemporary medicinal science for its therapeutic efficacy. The present study aims at development of quality standards for the Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole plant) sample utilizing physico-chemical and phytochemical analysis.Objectives: To perform physico-chemical, phytochemical, HPTLC, FTIR and UV analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn (Whole plant) sample.Materials and Methods: Physico-chemical analysis was done as per the guidelines mentioned by Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Phytochemical analysis, HPTLC, FTIR and UV analysis was done as per the globally accepted standard guidelines. Observations and Results: The observed values were then compared to the standard values to make the monograph of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant).

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    Joshi, S., M, M., Bhide, B. V., Ghildiyal, S., & Nesari, T. M. (2023). Physico-chemical and Phytochemical Analysis of Sphaeranthus indicus Linn. (Whole Plant). Pharmacognosy Research, 15(3), 492-496. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.15.3.051

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