Pharmacognostic and phytochemical studies on leaves of Launaea sarmentosa (Willd.) Schultz - Bip. Ex Kuntze

Launaea sarmentosa (Willd.) schultz-bip.ex Kuntze (Family Asteraceae) commonly known as Sagar Pathari by several tribal communities in Maharashtra. The plant leaves used traditional healers for Anti-inflammatory activity, rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders etc. This has never been scientifically documented. Natives and medical practitioners are the sole sources of information available. on terms pharmacognostic phytochemical identification will be provided this study. Upper epidermis, lower vascular bundles, mesophyll, palisade, cuticle visible a microscopic level leaves. Qualitative analysis was carried out, including ash value, sulphated water insoluble so on. Flavonoids, glycosides, tannins phenolic compounds, proteins, amino acids other chemicals have detected preliminary screening.