Pharmacognostic standardization and phytochemical s creening of albizzia lebbeck

Abstract 

Pharmacognostical standardization and phytochemicalscreening of Albizzia lebbeck leaves were assessed. Transverse section of Albizzia lebbeck leaves shows an upper and lower single horizontal layered epidermis followed by spongy parenchyma on both lower and upper surfaces, parenchymatous cells are thin-walled with intercellular space. Bundle sheath is present surrounding vascular bundle consist 8-10 layers of parenchymatous cells. Phytochemical screening of ethyl acetate, ethanolic and water maceration extracts of leaves shows presence of different chemical constituents like alkaloids, tannins, carbohydrates, flavanoids, proteins and Amino acids. Foaming index is less then 100 which indicate presence of saponins in leaves which finally proves by quantitative determination of total saponin 1.4% and total flavanoids 0.6%. Water soluble extractives are more then alcohol soluble extractives show more water soluble constituents in the leaves.