Standardization studies on Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. - A new homoeopathic drug

Abstract

The council has undertaken for the first time homoeopathic pathogenetic trials on Cuscuta reflexa Roxb. To establish the drug in the system, the standardization studies are mandatory. The diagnostic macro and microscopical characters of stem are presented. Moisture, content, ash and extractive values of crude drug are determined. The preparation of the mother tincture and its physico-chemical cahracteristics are provided. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) and Ultraviolet-Visible (UV) spectrometry also are undertaken for setting the pharmacopoeial standards of the drug.