Phyto-pharmacognostical studies and quantitative determination of reserpine in different parts of Rauwolfia (spp.) of Eastern Odisha by UV Spectroscopy Method

Position of Rauwolfia in industry is emerging. Reserpine is the first herbal constituent included in modern medicine system.Due to its high demand over the world market the genuine plant (i.e R.serpentina Linn. benth.exkurz) is almost on The track of extinction and in future can be categorized as an endangered species. Therefore The present study was attempted to search reserpine from other parts of R.serpentina and R. tetraphylla. So both the species can be explored for the isolation of bioactive reserpine and the commercial plant R. Serpentina can be minimized from over exploitations and extinction.And also establish the various Pharmacognostical parameters of Rauwolfia species of Estern Odisha for their correct identifications