Anatomical and Phytochemical Standardization of Ethnomedicinal Shrubs: an Interdisciplinary Pharmacognostic Study

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Ethnomedicinal shrubd Cassia auriculata. Employing light microscopy and powder microscopy, keys represent a significant yet underexplored segment of herbal pharmacology. This study focuses on the anatomical and phytochemical standardization of select shrubs traditionally used in tribal medicine, such as Clerodendrumserratum, Adhatodavasica, an diagnostic features were established. Phytochemical investigations confirmed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and phenolics. These compounds were quantified using UV Vis spectrophotometry and validated through FTIR analysis. The study also examined traditional formulations to identify changes in compound stability post-processing. Through this integrative approach, the paper sheds light on the pharmacognostic value of ethnomedicinal shrubs and their contribution to phytomedicine.

KEYWORDS: Ethnomedicine, Anatomical Standardization, Shrubs, Secondary Metabolites, Herbal Pharmacology