International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

Quality control and standardization are crucial for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and consistency of medicinal plants used in traditional and modern healthcare systems. The present study focuses on the systematic quality control and standardization of two medicinally important plants, Indigofera gerardiana and Terminalia bellerica. The study emphasizes pharmacognostical evaluation, physicochemical analysis, and phytochemical screening to establish reliable identification parameters and quality benchmarks. Macroscopic and microscopic characteristics were documented to authenticate the plant materials, while physicochemical parameters such as ash values and extractive values were determined to assess purity and quality. Preliminary phytochemical investigations revealed the presence of bioactive constituents including flavonoids, tannins, phenolics, and glycosides, which are responsible for the therapeutic potential of these plants. The findings of this study provide scientifically validated data that support the traditional use of Indigofera gerardiana and Terminalia bellerica and contribute toward the development of standardized herbal formulations and quality assurance protocols for medicinal plant materials.

Patil Dipak Vijay, Prashant Krishnarao Deshmukh,"Quality Control and Standardization of Medicinal Plants: A Study on Indigofera Gerardiana and Terminalia Bellerica" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(1): Page(566-574) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.