Methods: The present study was taken to determine the prerequisite pharmacognostic standards like organoleptic or morphological characteristics, microscopic studies, physiochemical evaluations, phyto- chemical screening, HPTLC of the powdered Methika seeds for evaluating the seed material.

Observations & Results: The microscopic study showed outermost layer of testa, linea lucida, columella, endosperm layer with aleurone grains and mucilage respectively. Phytochemical analysis showed various of phyto-constituents like alkaloid, steroids, tannins, saponins, amino acids, coumarins and amino acid. TLC of aqueous extracts of Methika showed 10 spots under long UV rays.

Discussion: The determination of these characteristics will aid future investigators in their pharmacological evaluation for correct identification and standardization of Methika seeds.