Experiment 6 Study of microscopical features of Vasaka

Experiment 6

STUDY OF MICROSCOPICAL FEATURES OF VASAKA

Microscopical Features

• -          Epidermis is composed of polygonal cells.
• -          Stomata is anomocytic type.
• -          Covering trichomes are 1-5 celled, thin walled and uniseriate.
• -          Glandular trichomes have unicellular stalk and multicellular head.

Chemical constituents

• -          Vasicine
• -          Vasicinone

Pharmacological action/ Uses

• -          Expectorant
• -          Antispasmodic
• -          Antihelminthic
• -          Abortifacient
• -          Bronchodilator
• -          Antidiarrheal
• -          Anti tumor