Spectroscopic analysis, Morpho-anatomical Characterization and Phytotoxic Evaluation of Rosa multiflora Thunb

Pharmacognostic study of Rosa multiflora

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of Rosa multiflora leaves focusing on their morphological characters, anatomical feature, phytotoxic potential and spectroscopic analysis. The leaf anatomy exhibited a typical bifacial structure with specific characteristics such as palisade palisade ratio (9.5), vein islets number (16.5 per mm²), vein termination number (14.5 per mm²), stomatal number (121.5 per mm²) and stomatal index (9.5). Various structures like trichomes, mineral crystals, and phloem tissues were observed in powder microscopy of crude drugs. Elemental analysis detected essential minerals like K (4.159 mg/L), Ca (8.030 mg/L), Na (1.787 mg/L) and Fe (1.710 mg/L) in fairly good amounts. These minerals play crucial role in various biological processes highlighting the potential nutritional and medicinal value of the selected plant. Additionally, the study evaluated chlorophyll content in fresh leaves, which varied across different size samples. The existence of bioactive compounds and antioxidant enzymes suggests the potential of Rosa multiflora leaves for medicinal applications. These findings can benefits pharmaceutical industry, students and scientific community for further research and development, highlighting the plant’s promise for various uses.