The aim of the present study was to perform pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and antimicrobial study of seeds of Azadirachta indica A. Juss seed powder. Azadirachta indica seed powder was studied macroscopically and microscopically. WHO recommended parameters were estimated for standardization of seed powder. The quality of powder was evaluated by observing particle size, pH, moisture content, ash values, extractive values. The flow capability of blended powder was calculated by angle of repose, bulk and tap density, Hausner ratio and Carr’s index. Preliminary phythochemical analysis of powders was also carried out to determine the presence of various phytoconstituents. The powder was also evaluated for microbial contamination and test for specific pathogens. The pharmacognostical, physico-chemical and antimicrobial study of Azadirachta indica seed powder is useful in standardization for quality, purity and sample identification.
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