Powder Microscopy and Phytochemical Screening on Stem Bark and Leaves of Buxus Wallichiana Baill - Buxaceae
September 2016
in “
International Journal of Herbal Medicine
”
Studysummary This study undertook powder microscopy and preliminary phytochemical analysis of Buxus wallichiana's stem bark and leaves, identifying steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides without reporting clinical outcomes.
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The study on Buxus wallichiana Baill focused on the powder microscopy and phytochemical screening of its stem bark and leaves. Traditionally, this plant was used for its purgative, diaphoretic, and febrifuge properties, and was noted for its applications in treating rheumatism, promoting hair growth, and healing fractures. The research aimed at pharmacognostical standardization, revealing the presence of steroids, alkaloids, saponins, and glycosides in the plant, which supported its high therapeutic potential.
