Dr Sandhya Shinde A Comparative Microscopic Study Of Prishniparni (Uraria picta) Desv. Grown By Vrikshayurveda Method Ankola (Alangium salvifolium )-Wang.Taila And Prishniparni (Uraria picta) Desv. Grown In Willd Condition

Abstract

Prishniparni is an important medicinal plant described in Ayurveda. It is one of the significant herb included in the classical Ayurvedic group known as Dashamoola, which is widely used for treating inflammatory conditions, fever, respiratory disorders, and weakness. Prishniparni is botanically identified as Uraria picta Desv.and belongs to the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. It is a perennial herb or small shrub commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.The name Prishniparni is derived from two Sanskrit words: “Prishni”, meaning spotted or variegated, and “Parni”, meaning leaf. The plant is so named because its leaves often show spotted or variegated patterns.Ankola  Alangium salvifolium (Wang)is potential herb with wide spectrum of alkaloids .The use of Ankola Taila for seed treatment represents a traditional biotechnology concept described in Vrikshayurveda. By studying the germination techniques described in Vrikshayurveda with reference to Prishniparni, valuable insights can be gained for the conservation and propagation of other endangered plant species."