Nusra Naseer L, Yashwant K, Patturaj R, Noorunnisa Begum S, Srinivasulu MV and Jyothsna BS

Dashamoola, an Ayurvedic formulation comprising ten roots from medicinal plants, has been extensively studied for its roots xylem vessels, fibres and ray cells. This study focuses on the xylem tissue of the constituent plants of Dashamoola. Xylem, primarily responsible for water and nutrient transport, plays a critical role in the overall medicinal efficacy of the formulation. The anatomical features, structural variations of the xylem were examined using maceration techniques. The investigation revealed significant variations in the xylem vessels, fibres and ray cells structure among the ten species roots of Dashamoola. Vessels are elongated, cylindrical, barrel shaped, one side tapering end to both side tapering ends, broad to narrow pitted, reticulate to scalariform vessels types are present in these plants. These variations include differences in vessels type, diameter and arrangements, as well as the presence of specific characters in each species.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i4d.15021

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