Pharmacognostic studies on roots of Operculina turpethum Linn

ABSTRACT

Adulteration of drug is a huge problem when using herbal drugs in disease condition and utilization of herbal drugs in such condition is not free from doubt. In this paper we have presented the methods of standardization [macro and microscopic features, fluorescence characteristics under UV light and quantitative analysis on the basis of colour reactions] of Operculina turpethum Linn, root to establish the quality and purity of this valuable and popular remedy which is beneficial in a variety of disorders