In this article we will discuss about the procedure for examination of drug materials. A. For Examination of Powder Drugs: The colour, taste solubility and odour of the powder was examined at first. Then a small quantity was mounted in water or glycerine on a clean slide for microscopic examination. Sometimes, lactophenol can be used as mounted for clearing of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the microscopic examination of some drug materials. 1. Swertia Chirayita (Family: Gentianaceae): Fragments of epidermal cells with cruciferous type of stomata, acicular crystals of calcium oxalate present in the cortical cells and in the mesophyll cells; some cortical cells contain resins, vessels having bordered pits on the walls. Morphology: Stem: About 6 mm [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short notes on Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy is that branch of science that deals with the drugs, their identification, collection, uses, etc. The study of the action of the drug also comes under the preview of pharmacognosy. It has been a part of the Medial Science since the dawn of civilisation. The Babylonians were aware of [...]