Pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigation of Elephantopus scaber L. (Asteraceae)

Pharmacognostic investigation of anatomical sections of leaf, petiole, stem, peduncle and root of Elephantopus scaber was carried out to determine its anatomical features. The physico-chemical constant like ash and extractive values were determined. The total ash content of the E. scaberleaf is 6.32% and 10.53% for rhizome. The phytochemical analysis of the all the extracts revealed the presence of steroid compound. The results of the study could be useful for the identification and preparation of a monograph of the plant.