Macro and Microscopical evaluation of Trunk bark of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb.

This study presents the detailed Macro and Microscopical study of the Trunk bark of crude drug Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. belonging to family simaroubiaceae, an important medicinal plant in Indian system of medicines. The Trunk bark was studied using procedure of light, conofocal microscopy. The morphological and microscopical parameters were studied. The study was help to indentify and establish the authenticity of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. The parameters will also help to standardize the crude drug and minimize the drug adulteration.