Pharmacognostical and phytochemical study on stem bark of Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.)

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life, had so many medicinal plants, which have been used since ancient time. They all have potential to help humanity to live healthy life. Shigru is one of them having vast medicinal and nutritional properties. Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) is popular from the ancient times because of its traditional use in ancient medicine. In this study Botanical description, chemical constituents, Ayurvedic properties including karma and dosage, pharmacological properties and uses and different chemical constituents of Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) are described. The present work deals with the preliminary pharmacognostical studies on the stem bark Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lamk.). Macroscopical and Microscopical Characters, physio-chemical constants, quantitative microscopy parameters, extractive values, TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) and HPTLC were studied. Preliminary Phytochemical screening of stem bark of Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lamk.) was studied. The purpose of all these footprints will assist future researchers in their Phytochemical as well as Pharmacological analysis of this species.