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Research ArticlePharmacognosy ResearchVol. 16 | Issue 3 | 2026 | pp. 518–530Open access
Phyto-Pharmacognostical Standardization of Three Morpho-Variants of Cissus quadrangularis L.
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- 1 Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA.
- 2 Department of Pharmacognosy, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
- 3 Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Fundamental Research, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
- 4 Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), New Delhi, INDIA.
- 5 National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA.
Published in Pharmacognosy Research
Correspondence: Mohd. Kashif Husain
Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA.
Email: kashifptc@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2026 Manuscript Technomedia. This is an open access article.
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- Aug 14, 2026
- Received:
- Jan 1, 2024
- Accepted:
- Apr 4, 2024
- DOI:
- 10.5530/pres.16.3.62
How to cite
Pratap, G. P., Husain, M. K., Prasad, S. B., Gurav, A. M., Alam, M., Prasad, G. P., & Munshi, Y. I. (2026). Phyto-Pharmacognostical Standardization of Three Morpho-Variants of Cissus quadrangularis L. Pharmacognosy Research, 16(3), 518–530. https://doi.org/10.5530/pres.16.3.62
Abstract
Background: Cissus quadrangularis is a perennial climber belonging to the Vitaceae family. The plant is characterized by its succulent stems, which are square in cross-section, hence the specific epithet "quadrangularis." It is used exhaustively in treating osteoporosis and healing bone injury/ fracture due to its rich calcium, phosphorous and phytoestrogen content. The morphological variants C. quadrangularis viz. quadrangular, flat and round stemmed varieties are reported and used for the same purpose. Objectives: The current study aims to establish a comparative assessment of the morpho-anatomical and phytochemical characteristics of C. quadrangularis stem variants, specifically the round, flat and quadrangular varieties. Materials and Methods: The present study involved a comparative macroscopic and microscopic characterization, preliminary phytochemical screening and Chromatographic evaluation (HPTLC) of the stem samples of variants of C. quadrangularis. Results: The present study revealed a lot of similarities in anatomical characteristics, physicochemical parameters, phytochemical analyses and chromatographic observations. Conclusion: Phyto-pharmacognostic standards were established for three morpho-variants of C. quadrangularis.
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| Title | Phyto-Pharmacognostical Standardization of Three Morpho-Variants of Cissus quadrangularis L. |
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| Authors | Goli Penchala Pratap; Mohd. Kashif Husain; Shyam Baboo Prasad; Arun Manohar Gurav; Mokhtar Alam; Goli Penchala Prasad; Younis Iftikhar Munshi |
| Affiliations | Survey of Medicinal Plants Unit, National Research Institute of Unani Medicine for Skin Disorders, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA.; Department of Pharmacognosy, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.; Regional Ayurveda Research Institute for Fundamental Research, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.; Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), New Delhi, INDIA.; National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage, Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | kashifptc@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Research |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 16, Issue 3 (2026) |
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