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Figure 7c. T.S. of root of Andrographis paniculata Nees: central Figure 7f. R.L.S. of root of Andrographis paniculata Nees showing
portion enlarged ( 10). fibres ( 40).
Powder Microscopy
Figure 7e. R.L.S. of root of Andrographis paniculata showing Figure 8. Powder microscopy of stem showing cystoliths in
pits in alternate positions ( 40). parenchymatous cells ( 10).
Figure 8c. Powder microscopy of root showing prismatic Figure 8g. Powder microscopy of leaf showing stomata ( 40).
crystals ( 10).
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