QUALITATIVE, QUANTITATIVE, AND MICROSCOPIC EVALUATION OF SYRIAN PANAX GINSENG PRODUCTS | ||
| Bulletin of Pharmaceutical Sciences Assiut University | ||
| Volume 45, Issue 2, December 2022, Pages 737-745 PDF (869.47 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/bfsa.2022.271597 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Nawar Ahmad* 1; Hani Salim2; Shoeb Alahmad3 | ||
| 1Department of Drug Quality Control and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Wataniya Private University, Hama, Syria | ||
| 2Department of Drug Quality Control and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Drug synthesis), Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria | ||
| 3Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Watanyia Private University, Hamah, Syria | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The use of Panax Ginseng (PG) products is continuously expanding around the world. The popular belief said herbal products are always “safe”, because of its natural source. However, evidences that indicate its quality before marketing are very limited. Although PG products have shown promising potential with the efficacy, many of these products remain untested. This work aims to evaluate some quality aspects of PG products in regard with Qualitative, Quantitative (total Ginsenosiedes content (TGC)), microscopic, Loss On Drying (LOD) tests and in comparison with PG crude plant. The qualitative test revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and saponins with the exception of tannins. The TGC ranged from (31.16 to102.58 mg/g). Microscopic findings revealed the presence of parenchyma cells with gelatinous content in product A. Moreover, Most of the products exceeded the reference limits for LOD. This process is becoming increasingly important, along with ‘quality control/assurance’, as a means of ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality herbal medicines. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Panax Ginseng; Qualitative; Quantitative; microscopic; LOD | ||
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