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@article{184588,
        author = {Chandan Verma and Abhishek Kr. Modi and Ramashish Kumar and Priyanshu Priya and Puja Kumari},
        title = {Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Screening of Commelina diffusa: An Emerging Perspective on Its Therapeutic Potential},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {2135-2147},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184588},
        abstract = {Medicinal plants have played a pivotal role in traditional healing systems and continue to serve as an abundant source of bioactive compounds used in modern medicine. Among these, Commelina diffusa Burm. f., a member of the family Commelinaceae, has been traditionally employed in various ethnomedicinal systems across tropical and subtropical regions. Despite its widespread traditional use, this plant has not been extensively studied in terms of its pharmacognostical properties and phytochemical constituents.
The present study undertakes a detailed pharmacognostical and phytochemical investigation of Commelina diffusa to scientifically validate its traditional uses and to explore its therapeutic potential. Macroscopic and microscopic examinations were conducted to identify and describe the distinguishing morphological and anatomical features of the plant. Phytochemical screening was carried out using various solvent extracts such as aqueous, ethanol, and methanol to detect the presence of primary and secondary metabolites.
The study revealed the presence of various phytoconstituents including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and steroids. These bioactive compounds are known to exhibit a range of pharmacological properties such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound healing activities. The pharmacognostical parameters and diagnostic features obtained in this study can serve as valuable tools in the standardization and identification of the plant material. Furthermore, the preliminary phytochemical data provides a scientific basis for the potential therapeutic applications of Commelina diffusa in future drug development and pharmacological research.},
        keywords = {Commelina diffusa, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemical screening, Medicinal plants, Ethnopharmacology, Traditional medicine, Bioactive compounds, Therapeutic potential, Secondary metabolites},
        month = {September},
        }