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The genus Justicia (Acanthaceae) is a source of important pharmaceutical compounds. Justicia species are integral parts of several drug preparations in Indian indigenous healthcare system. However, J. beddomei and J. adhatoda are the authentic sources of ‘Vasa’. To authenticate assured therapeutic effect, proper identification at species level is critical. Phytochemical studies were carried out in different parts of seven Justicia species, viz., J. adhatoda, J. beddomei, J. betonica, J. carnea, J. gendarussa, J. santapaui and J. wynaadensis, using chromatographic analysis. Extracts of various parts like root, stem and leaf of the selected species were compared. The various parts showed remarkable differents in their chemical profiles. Comparative high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) profile of seven Justicia species, various parts such as root, stem and leaf, have been developed and the same can be used as an analytical tool for the identification and authentication of genuine material and also as a ready reckoner to identify the authenticity of market raw drug samples.
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Sini, S., George, S. HPTLC-based chromatographic studies in selected Justicia species for quality assessment. JPC-J Planar Chromat 33, 547–565 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00764-020-00076-3
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