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PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES ON Sida acuta Burm.f
S Mohideen1, E Sasikala, V Gopal
1Lecturer, Department of Pharmacognosy, Adhiparasakthi College of Pharmacy, Melmaruvathur-603 319, Tamilnadu, India.
Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
Summary
This study details the medicinal plant Sida acuta, known locally as Arivalmooku pachilai. It explores its anatomical features and chemical properties for traditional medicine applications.
Area of Science:
- Ethnobotany
- Pharmacognosy
- Plant Anatomy
Background:
- Sida acuta Burm.f. (Malvaceae) is utilized in Siddha medicine and folk practices in Tamil Nadu.
- It is known locally as Arivalmooku pachilai or vattatiruppi.
- The plant's leaves possess diuretic, demulcent, anthelmintic, and wound healing properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a detailed anatomical study of the petiole, leaf, and stem of Sida acuta.
- To establish pharmacognostic and physico-chemical standards for the drug.
- To perform fluorescence analysis of Sida acuta.
Main Methods:
- Anatomical examination of Sida acuta's vegetative parts (petiole, leaf, stem).
- Determination of microscopic constants.
- Physico-chemical analysis including fluorescence studies.
Main Results:
- Detailed anatomical descriptions of the petiole, leaf, and stem were documented.
- Microscopic constants and physico-chemical parameters were established.
- Fluorescence characteristics of the drug were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The study provides essential anatomical and physico-chemical data for the identification and quality control of Sida acuta.
- This research supports the standardization of Sida acuta for its medicinal applications in Siddha and folk medicine.
- The findings contribute to the scientific validation of traditional uses of Sida acuta.