Pharmacognostical Studies on Oxystelma esculentum (L.F) R. Br. ex Schltes, a Medicinal Plant

G. Savitha; S. Balamurugan

doi:10.56431/p-nr06e6

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Pharmacognostical Studies on Oxystelma esculentum (L.F) R. Br. ex Schltes, a Medicinal Plant
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Pharmacognostical Studies on Oxystelma esculentum (L.F) R. Br. ex Schltes, a Medicinal Plant

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The present investigation has been carried out to study the anatomical features of root, rhizome, stem, leaf and petiole for evaluating the Oxystelma esculentum, an important medicinal plant used in the traditional systems of medicine. This study provides referential pharmaco-botanical information for correct identification of this plant.

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International Letters of Natural Sciences (Volume 22)

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G. Savitha, S. Balamurugan*

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Oxystelma esculentum, Pharmacognosy, Physico-Chemical

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