PHARMACOGNOSTIC STUDIES OF COCCINIA GRANDIS LEAVES

Objective: To rationalize the macroscopial, anatomical and physico-chemical studies on leaves of plant Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae).Methods: The of leaves of Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae) was using for morphology, microscopy and physico-chemical parameters like loss on drying, extractive value, ash value.Results: An effort has been made to emphasise this folk herbal remedy through the current study, which will help with the morphological and physiochemical identification of fresh as well as dried crude leaf samples.Conclusions: By using market samples utilised in the production of different herbal medications, the current study will offer referring information for accurate identification and assistance in detecting adulteration.Studies on the leaves of Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae) that are macroscopically, microscopically, and physiochemically aided by the current observation.