A Study on Justicia flava (Forssk.) Vahl.: Pharmacognostic Characterization and Antiplasmodial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of the Leaves

Table 1

Organoleptic and macromorphological characteristics of J. flava leaves.

Parameter	Description
Taste	Bitter
Odour	Nonspecific
Colour
Upper surface	Deep green
Lower surface	Light green
Leaf type	Simple, petiolate
Leaf arrangement	Opposite
Shape	Broadly lanceolate
Margin	Slightly crenate
Apex	Broadly acute
Base	Attenuate
Venation	Arcuate
Length	7–12 cm
Width	2.5–5 cm
Thickness	—
Surface	Slightly rough