Fluorescence and FTIR markers for different taxa of Gymnema drug complex from Maharashtra

Abstract

Gymnema sylvestre known as Madhunashini / Gudmar and being commercially traded as a remedy of diabetes. The other taxa of this genus are also used as alternative drugs. The drug standards are available for the former species but not for the alternative taxa. In the present study, four taxa of Gudmar complex are evaluated to develop drug identification markers through fluorescence study and FTIR analysis. These markers are successful in distinguishing individual drug samples. The study will help to find out the purity of the samples and also for verification of drugs.