Studies on anatomy, physico-chemical and thin-layer chromatography of rhizome, root and leaf of Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb

Abstract

Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb., commonly known as mother-in-law’s tongue, used in the treatment of various ailments such as ulcer, jaundice, skin itches, urinary diseases, asthma, cough, snake and insect bites in folklore medicine. In the present investigation, anatomical, physico-chemical and thin-layer chromatographic identification of rhizome, root and leaf has been studied in detail and provided diagnostic key to identify the original drug from the adulterant(s).