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The study aims to establish the pharmacognostical characteristics of Vata Tvak (Ficus benghalensis Linn.) for quality control and authenticity verification.

August 13, 2026Open Access

Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Vata Bark (Ficus Benghalensis L.)

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DJDr. Siddhi Purohit*1, Dr. Dilip Jani2, Dr. Dharmendra Jani3

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Randomized trial evaluates pharmacognostical characteristics of Vata bark for quality control in Ayurveda, suggesting reliable identification standards.

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The study aims to establish the pharmacognostical characteristics of Vata Tvak (Ficus benghalensis Linn.) for quality control and authenticity verification.
Bark of Vata was collected from Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Macroscopic evaluation included size, color, odor, taste, and fracture.
Microscopic evaluation was performed using transverse section microscopy and powder microscopy.
Macroscopic evaluation showed a grey to greyish-white outer surface and reddish-brown inner surface.
Microscopic evaluation identified cork, cortex, secondary phloem, and oil cells among others.
Powder microscopy confirmed features including latex cells associated with phloem fibres and prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate.

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Dr. Siddhi Purohit*1, Dr. Dilip Jani2, Dr. Dharmendra Jani3 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d769b2b0e0cff3f64002a https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21885594

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Randomized trial evaluates pharmacognostical characteristics of Vata bark for quality control in Ayurveda, suggesting reliable identification standards.

Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Vata Bark (Ficus Benghalensis L.)

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