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 quick notes on Useful Plants in India. The animals as well as man depend much upon plants for the sustenance of their lives. Many animals, birds and insects are herbivores and the plants provide them shelter. The mankind use plants as food, medicine and fuel, as materials for constructing their houses, for manufacturing their [...]