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Comparative Morphological and Chromatographic Studies on Mesua ferrea Linn. and Ochrocarpus longifolius B. & H. Source Species of Nagkesara in CommerceBy Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Rajeev Kumar Sharma
Abstract: ABSTRACTStamens of Mesua ferrea Linn. is the source of “Nagkesara,” a drug considered to be astringent, stomachic and expectorant, but Ochrocarpus longifolius B & H is also available as Nagkesara in the commerce. The present communication deals with the comparative morphological and chromatographic (HPTLC) studies of both the species which may help to differentiate the drug Nagkesara resourced from both the botanical and available in commerce.Keywords: Nagkesara, HPTLC, stamens
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 10–14 Read article →
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Chemical Constituents from High Altitude Herbs of Kumaun Himalaya: Swertia Purpurascens WallBy Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Nitin Rai, K. S. Khetwal
Abstract: ABSTRACTA rare triterpenoid queretoric acid from Swertia purpurascens Wall. (Gentianaceae) has been isolated along with β-sitosterol-D-glycoside, oleanolic acid. Except oleanolic acid these two compounds for the first time have been reported from this plant source and identified by means of chemical as well as spectroscopic methods.Keywords: Swertia, queretoric acid, β-sitosterol-D-glycoside, oleanolic acid, isolation
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 24–30 Read article →