MICROCHEMISTRIC, PHYTOCHEMICAL, UV-VIS AND FT-IR ANALYSIS AS A HERBAL STANDARDIZATION TOOL – A TRIAL WITH PSILOTRICHUM NUDUM (MOQ.)

Abstract

The target of the examination is to look at the perceptible structure and anatomical portrayal of Psilotrichum nudum as a
convention to be followed for natural ID of the plant additionally to create phytochemical profile. This work has analyzed
the morpho-anatomy of the leaf and stem, in order to supply knowledge to the medicinal plant identification.
Histochemical studies were made to localize different components, viz., carbohydrates, proteins, alkaloids, phenols,
flavonoids, lipids, steroids and starch in the tissues (stem) and to detect ethanol compound by UV-VIS spectrum analysis
and FTIR analysis with the use of standard marker compounds that is used in drug analysis. Various parameters like
microscopy, physiochemical constants, fluorescence analysis of powdered as well as its extractives and phytochemical of
different extractives were studied for its standardization. The results denoted that the study plant has a rich source of
medicinal values.