Chemical Screening and Anatomical Investigation of Hydnocarpus macrocarpa (Bedd.) Warb. (Achariaceae)

Author(s): Mariyaraj J, Anand Gideon V and John Britto S

Abstract: Hydnocarpus macrocarpa contained Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Steroids, Phenols, Proteins, Tannis, Saponins, Terpenoids, fixed oil, trace elements and many other chemical groups. It possessed antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and many other pharmacological effects. This paper will highlight the phytochemical screening, FT-IR, GC-MS and anatomical studies of H. macrocarpa. Microscopic studies revealed the presence of stomata unicellular or uniseriate covering, calcium oxalate crystals. This observation of cellular level anatomy is a major aid for the authentication of drugs. These studies will contribute further investigation on this plant.

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