The pharmacognosy of root tubers of Minnikizhangu (Dolichos trilobus L) used by the trials of Kodikkarai forests. Tamil Nadu is reported in this communication.

'~nstitute of Traditional Medicine, Muhumbili Universiy College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 38009, Dar es salaam, Tanzania. 2 Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Box 65001, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 3~aboratmium voor Farmaceutische Biologie en Fytofarrnacologie, Faculteit Farmaceutische, Wetenschappen, Katholieke Uciversiteit Leuven,...

Kattusirakam or Vanajira is an important fruit drug in Siddha and Ayurveda systems of Medicine. The market sample of Madras has been identified in our laboratory as the fruits, commonly known as seeds of Centratherum anthelminticum (Willd) Kuntz. (Syn. Veronia anthelmintica Willd) of the family Compositate. The morphology, anatomy, fluorescence analysis and chemical characters of the drug are d...

Kutaja bija, Kudasappalai or Inderjou is an important seed drug in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani Medicines. The market sample of Madras Crude drug trade has been identified in our laboratory as the seeds of Holarrhena - anti - dysenterica wall of the family Apocynaceae. The morphology, anatomy, fluorescence analysis and chemical studies of the drugs are reported.

The drug Vanaharidra is used in various kinds of diseases like Kusta, Kasa, etc., Pharmacognosy of the root and rhizome of Vanaharidra is presented in this paper.