Stellaria media Linn belonging to family Caryophyllaceae. Chickweed or chickenwort, craches, naruns are the vernacular names of Stellaria media Linn. Stellaria media is a weed of Indian subcontinent and can be used as various kinds of skin, metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders. Method: The pharmacognostical study of Stellaria media was done by evaluating its macroscopical analysis, microscopical evaluation, Powder characteristics, phytochemical investigation, physicochemical analysis. Result: The macroscopical & microscopical study of plant revealed the specific characters which has been observed and identified. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of acid, alkaloid, carbohydrates, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins etc. Ash values, extractive values, Loss on drying was determined in physic-chemical analysis which will be useful for identifying crude drugs. Conclusion: The above macroscopical, microscopical, phytochemical and physichemical studies will be beneficial for identification and authentication of plant Stellaria media.
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