Mohideen S, Sasikala E, Gopal V. PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES ON Sida acuta Burm.f.
Anc Sci Life 2002;
22:57-66. [PMID:
22557077 PMCID:
PMC3330990]
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Abstract
Sida acuta Burm.f. (Fam. Malvaceae) is used in Siddha system of medicine and in folk medical practice in Tamil Nadu under the names Arivalmooku pachilai or vattatiruppi. The leaves of this plant are used for their diuretic, demulcent, anthelmintic and wound healing properties. The present paper discusses the anatomy of petiole leaf and stem, microscopic constants, physico-chemical standards and fluorescence analysis of the drug.
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