01902nas a2200205 4500008004100000245009400041210006900135260001500204300001000219490000700229520129900236653001301535653001301548653001601561653001601577653002501593100001901618700001901637856004001656 2026 eng d00aPharmacognostic Analysis of Fennel, Caraway and Coriander Seeds belong to Apiaceae family0 aPharmacognostic Analysis of Fennel Caraway and Coriander Seeds b cApril 2026 a24-300 v183 a

Introduction: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), caraway (Carum carvi), and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) belong to the same botanical family, Apiaceae, but they have different macroscopic and microscopic features that distinguish them. Aim: The purpose of this work is to minutely study and analyze the characteristics of fennel, caraway, and coriander seeds, along with their microscopic & powder character. Material and Methods: Seeds of fennel, caraway, and coriander were collected from the Wardha region market, authenticated by a botanist, and were analyzed macroscopically for size, shape, color, odor, and taste. The microscopic analysis was done with the cross-sections of seeds stained with suitable reagents. Powdered microscopy included powder of each drug with glycerine to see the structures. Results: Microscopic and powdered microscopic examination revealed distinct anatomical features such as oil cells, parenchyma cells, and vascular bundles, etc., that were characteristic to each seed. Conclusion: This study had an in-depth comparative analysis of the macroscopic, microscopic, and powdered microscopic characteristics of fennel, caraway, and coriander seeds.

10aApiaceae10aAromatic10aMacroscopic10aMicroscopic10aPowdered Microscopic1 aDarje, Shivani1 aVidhate, Sneha uhttps://www.phcogj.com/article/2587