Abstract
Adhatoda vasica Nees (Acanthaceace) is a well known medicinal plant from which certain alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, sterols and their glycoside derivatives have been isolated. Its diverse medicinal activities include cardiovascular protection, abortifacient, antitubercular, antimutagenic, antiulcer, antiasthmatic activities, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antitussive activities. It is commonly used in indigenous and traditional folk medicine system in South-East-Asia. An up-to-date data on phytochemical compositions and pharmacological properties of different parts of Adhatoda vasica are reviewed and commented in this article.
Keywords: Adhatoda vasica, alkaloids, vasicine, bronchidal, radioprotective activity, phenolics, flavonoids, sterols, glycoside derivatives, abortifacient, antitubercular
The Natural Products Journal
Title: Adhatoda vasica Nees: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile
Volume: 1 Issue: 1
Author(s): Thokchom P. Singh, Okram M. Singh and Huidrom B. Singh
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Keywords: Adhatoda vasica, alkaloids, vasicine, bronchidal, radioprotective activity, phenolics, flavonoids, sterols, glycoside derivatives, abortifacient, antitubercular
Abstract: Adhatoda vasica Nees (Acanthaceace) is a well known medicinal plant from which certain alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, sterols and their glycoside derivatives have been isolated. Its diverse medicinal activities include cardiovascular protection, abortifacient, antitubercular, antimutagenic, antiulcer, antiasthmatic activities, hepatoprotective, antibacterial and antitussive activities. It is commonly used in indigenous and traditional folk medicine system in South-East-Asia. An up-to-date data on phytochemical compositions and pharmacological properties of different parts of Adhatoda vasica are reviewed and commented in this article.
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P. Singh Thokchom, M. Singh Okram and B. Singh Huidrom, Adhatoda vasica Nees: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile, The Natural Products Journal 2011; 1 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315511101010029
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315511101010029 |
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