Phytopharmacognostical investigations on root and stem of Roxb.: An extrapharmacopoeial plant of Ayurveda.

Introduction: The roots and stem of Roxb. are used by tribals for management of various ailments.

Aims: The aim was to study the macro- and microscopic characters, physiochemical and preliminary phytochemical parameters including high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) of .

Comparative pharmacognostical and phytochemical study on Bergenia ligulata Wall. and Ammania buccifera Linn.

"Pashanbheda" is a controversial plant. Pharmacopeia considers Bergenia ligulata as official source of Pashanbheda and official substitute is Avera lanta. Review of the literature reveals that 23 different plants are reported in name of "Pashanbheda".