USP: In the database, presence or absence of the features as determined under the microscope are indicated. Presence or absence of specific features is known to form the tool to identify specific herbs botanically as per Pharmacognostic science. ?The growing herbal and Ayurvedic sector needs authentication and correct identity of the powdered herb as an important quality parameter. The IT Tool based on generated database of listed medicinal plants along with their adulterants and substitutes made the job easier for the herbal industry. Computer based approach for fingerprint of the respective crude drug parts is feasible in a short time.
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi