Physicochemical studies, phytochemical screening and microscopic evaluation of the dried powder of the stem bark of Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston.

Abstract

Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston. (Myrtaceae) is a famous medicinal plant widely cultivated all over the world for its juicy fruits. The stem bark, leaves and seeds of Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston. are traditionally used for medicinal purpose. Establishing pharmacognostic profile of this plant will assist in correct identification of the plant drug and its standardization for maintaining quality and purity will be easier. The present work is therefore, an effort to evaluate the stem bark powder of Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston. By carrying out proximate analysis, phytochemical screening and studying microscopical powder characteristics.