Pharmacognostical Studies on Traditional Drug of “Nalvelai” Cleome gynandra (Capparaceae)

The Leaves of Cleome gynandra linn (capparaceae)are reported to have a great medicinal value. The present study glimpses the Pharmacognostical evaluation for the examination of Morphological and Histochemical characters Determination of ash values, and extractive values. Phytochemical screening including qualitative chemical examination was also carried out This data reveals easy identification for the future investigators and an important aspect of drug studies.