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PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.

T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR.


Abstract
The present communication deals with the pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical studies on the fruits of <i>Momordica cymbalaria</i> with Ayurvedic name Kuduhunchi which has been described in<i> Rajnighantu</i> (Narahari).This plant of considerable economic importance has been recommended mainly for its anti-diabetic properties. Its green fruits are used as a vegetable. No study reports are available on the microscopic and phytochemical studies of the fruits. Hence, the present attempt has been undertaken to investigate the microscopic and preliminary phytochemical studies. The study revealed the presence of abundant protein bodies, oil globules, simple starch grains, glandular and non-glandular trichomes, highly lignified stone cells and bi-collateral vascular bundles. <i>Momordica cymbalaria</i>, Medicinal plants, Pharmacognosy.

Key words: Momordica cymbalaria, Medicinal plants, Pharmacognosy.


 
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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR. PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.. J Res Educ Indian Med . (2009), [cited March 12, 2024]; 15(1): 1-10.



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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR (2009) PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.. J Res Educ Indian Med , 15 (1), 1-10.



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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR. 2009. PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, 15 (1), 1-10.



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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR. "PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine 15 (2009), 1-10.



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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR. "PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.." Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine 15.1 (2009), 1-10. Print.



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T.R.SHANTHA, G.VENKATESHWARLU, M.J.INDIRA AMMAL, K.GOPAKUMAR (2009) PHARMACOGNOSTICAL STUDIES ON THE FRUITS OF MOMORDICA CYMBALARIA FENZL EX NAND.. Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, 15 (1), 1-10.