Original Articles
Anil Kumar, Alok Kumar, Manoj
Abstract
Clerodendrum phlomidis Linn. f. ( Family- Lamiaceae) is a large shrub about 2-3 m high with profuse branching, sometimes attaining a height of 6 m to become a small tree. Branches and twig hairy, lighter in weight when dried. Leaves simple, opposite, petiolate, flowering throughout the year and fruiting September to March in particular. The present communication provides a detailed account of the pharmacognostic evaluation carried out on Agnimantha root. The study includes macro and microscopic characters, preliminary phytochemical analysis, fluorescence study, physicochemical parameters and HPTLC fingerprinting aspects. Established parameters can be used as standards for quality control and identification of the plants in compound formulations and also preparation of a monograph of the plant.