International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

The pharmacognostic and phytochemical investigation of Aegle marmelos establishes its authenticity, quality, and therapeutic relevance as a valuable medicinal plant. Detailed macroscopic and microscopic analyses highlight unique identifying characteristics, including specific leaf structure, presence of oil glands, calcium oxalate crystals, lignified tissues, and distinct vascular patterns. These diagnostic markers are crucial for accurate identification and prevention of adulteration.Evaluation of physicochemical constants such as total ash, acidinsoluble ash, extractive values, and moisture content provides important standards for assessing purity and maintaining quality control of the crude drug. Such parameters contribute to ensuring the safety, uniformity, and stability of herbal preparations derived from the plant.Preliminary phytochemical studies indicate the occurrence of multiple bioactivecompounds, including alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, glycosides, coumarins, terpenoids, and other phenolic constituents. These compounds are associated with a wide range of biological activities such as antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and antidiarrheal properties.In conclusion, these findings support the traditional applications of Aegle marmelos and provide foundational data for its proper identification, standardization, and therapeutic utilization. Further detailed phytochemical characterization and clinical evaluation are suggested to isolate active principles and better understand their pharmacological mechanisms.

Sayyad.Sameena, Ch.Dhanunjay, Sk.Jabiulla, Sk.Sajith, Averineni Ravi Kumar,"Pharmacognostic and Phytochemical Studies of Aegle Marmelos" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(1): Page(2035-2044) Jan-Feb 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.