PHYTOCHEMICAL STANDARDIZATION OF POWDERED MIXTURE OF FICUS RELIGIOSA LEAF & BARK

To evaluate various standardization parameters of powdered mixture of Ficus religosa leaf and bark. Method: Physico-chemical tests such as foreign organic matter, ash and extractive values, moisture content and fluorescent analysis as well as preliminary phytochemical analysis were used to evaluate the quality control parameters. Results: Physico-chemical constants such as foreign organic matter, ash and extractive values, moisture content and fluorescent analysis were established. Phytochemicals like alkaloid, steroids, flavanoids and tannins were found to be present in the extracts. Conclusion: Proven standardization parameters have a key role in identifying and authenticating the right plant material in the present research.