Authors : K. M. Salve
Page Nos : 165-167
Description :
Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile a tree species belonging to Zygophyllaceae (Balanitaceae) more commonly known as Angarvriksha, Balanite, Desert date, Soapberry tree, Thorn tree and Egyptian balsam tree is found in most arid, semiarid to sub humid and hot dry areas has splendid medicinal properties. Investigations on Pharmacognostic effectiveness of leaves of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile was carried out using various parameters like organoleptic evaluation, histochemistry, preliminary phytochemical investigation and percentage extractives to detect the presence of active components. Pharmacognostic study revealed many positive results for secondary chemical constituents except protein. Highest percentage extractives were observed in distilled water followed by acetone.
Keywords: Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Delile, Pharmacognostic effectiveness, Histochemistry, Phytochemistry.
