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Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy
Standardization Of Homoeopathic Drug: Buxus Sempervirens L., P Subramanian, P Rao, T Reddy, P Sudhakar, P Reddy
Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Background: Buxus sempervirens L. (Buxaceae), is a small tree, used in Homoeopathy for acute pain, increase in pulse rate and nausea. Leaves and stems are used in the preparation of medicine. Objective : The pharmacognostic and physico-chemical studies are carried out to facilitate use of correct species and standard raw materials. Material and Methods: Pharmacognostic studies of leaf and stem of authentic samples of Buxus sempervirens have been carried out. Physico-chemical parameters of the raw drug, namely, extractive values, ash value, formulation besides weight per milliliter, total solids, alcohol content, High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) and Ultraviolet (UV) studies …