Abstract:
Objective: To investigate Macroscopic and Microscopic study of Different stages of Harītakī [Terminalia chebula Retz.] phala i.e., Bud [Bala] stage, Middle stage, Mature stage, Plant species which is well mentioned in Ayurvedic classics. This plant is also used in various medicinal preparations and is effective in treatment.
Methods: Macroscopic and Microscopic study of Harītakī [Terminalia chebula Retz.] phala i.e., Bud [Bala] stage, Middle stage, Mature stage.
Results: Macroscopic and Microscopic study of Different stages of Harītakī [Terminalia chebula Retz.] phala i.e., Bud [Bala] stage, Middle stage, Mature stage showed distinct variations in Sclerides, Parenchymatous cells, Fibres, Xylem vessels and Major Microscopic difference was noted between Bala Harītakī Phala and Mature Harītakī phala.
Conclusion: Pharmacognostic study of Harītakī Phala of different stages is helpful to ensure its Identity, Authenticity, Purity, Quality and Efficacy of the drug.
Dixit Renu, Bindurani K and Reddy KV Vijaya Bhaskara. Pharmacognostic study of different stages i.e., bud [Bala], middle and mature stages of [Terminalia chebula Retz.] harītakī phala. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2019;8(5):1931-1936.