HISTOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF FOUR ETHNOMEDICINAL PLANTS USED TO CURE SKIN DISEASES

Natural plant-derived compounds have been an essential resource in the evolution of drug discovery since the dawn of time. Using plants as a source of medicine is a century-long-standing tradition not merely in India but also in the entire world. North-East India is bestowed with incredible biological richness. The current research is focused on the histological and phytochemical analysis of four potent plant species collected from Goalpara district of Assam that is widely used in treating skin disorders. The four medicinal plants were collected based on traditional knowledge. The plants were evaluated for the identification and histochemical localization of effective phytochemicals following the standard protocols. Qualitative phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of important phytoconstituents responsible for different biological activities, including dermal activity. The histological study further showed the localization of phytochemicals, alkaloids, terpenoids, tannins, phenolics and flavonoids in all four plants. From adults to neonates, skin disorders are a major problem, especially in developing countries. Dermatological problems often deal with costly medications. The present study indicates that the studied plant species could be a dynamic avenue for isolating bioactive chemicals, and novel therapeutics can be developed to combat dermatological problems with potential and cost-effective solutions.