Quality assurance of raw drug Euphorbia hypericifolia through microscopic studies.

Authors

H.C. Gupta, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi, India
P. Padma Rao, Drug Standardization Unit (H), Hyderabad, India

Corresponding Author

H. C. Gupta

Keywords

Euphorbia hypericifolia L., Whole plant, Macro and Microscopy.

Article Type

Original Article

Abstract

The present paper reveals morphological and anatomical characterization of the raw material of the plant Euphorbia hypericifolia L. of family Euphorbiaceae. It includes macroscopy, qualitative, quantitative microscopy and powder studies of root, stem and leaf of the plant to ensure correct botanical identity of raw material, which is used for preparation of homoeopathic drug Euphorbia hypericifolia having clinical indications for treatment of constipation and headache.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2262

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Gupta H, Rao PP. Quality assurance of raw drug Euphorbia hypericifolia through microscopic studies.. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2009;3:21-24. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.2262