Experiment 5 Study of macroscopic features of Vasaka

Experiment No 5

STUDY OF MACROSPICAL FEATURES OF VASAKA

Synonyms

Adhatoda, Vasaka Fonium, Asuro (vernacular name)

Biological source

•                 Scientific name: Adhatoda vasica
•                 Part used:  fresh or dried leaves
•                 Family: Acanthaceae

Organoleptic evaluation

                Color: Green

                Odor: Characteristic

                Taste: Bitter

                Shape: lance shaped, ovate to lanceolate

                Size: length:------, width ------

Other macroscopical Features

• -          The leaf is petiolate.
• -          The leaf has acuminate apex and tapering base.
• -          The surface is glabrous or slightly pubescent.
• -          The leaf has entire margin.