Development of quality control parameters for the standardization of bark of Ficus benghalensis Linn.

ObjectiveTo study with pharmacognostical and preliminary phytochemical studies of the bark of Ficus benghalensis (F. benghalensis) Linn.MethodsParameters used to fulfill the objective of the study include various methods such as, Phytochemical test, TLC analysis, foreign matter, ash values, swelling index, fluorescence analysis, extractive value, and moisture content etc.ResultsThe results of foreign matter were recorded in Tables.ConclusionThese parameters can be utilized for quick identification of the bark of F. bengalensis Linn. and will definitely help in the development of pharmaceutically useful formulations.