Descending chromatography is a technique where the mobile phase moves downwards due to gravitational force. It works on the principles of adsorption and partition chromatography. To perform it, an adsorption filter paper, mobile phase solvent, glass chamber, and capillary for spotting are used. The analyte mixture is spotted on the filter paper and the mobile phase moves downwards, separating the analyte components and forming spots on the paper. Descending chromatography can be used to study fermentation, check purity of pharmaceuticals, detect adulterants, and determine drugs in humans and animals.