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Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Trichosanthes tricuspidata: An updated review

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Review Article

Author Details : P Rekha, Ajay Kumar Meena*, T Satheesh Kumar

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2021

Article Page : 102-107

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcaap.2021.019

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Abstract

Background: Herbal medicines, the backbone of traditional medicine in many countries have played an important role in curing the various diseases of humans and animals since ancient time. Medicinal plants are great source of bioactive compounds that have potential beneficial effects in human life.
Materials and Methods: Electronic databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, books and other sources were searched using subject specific key words that were matched by Trichosanthes tricuspidata medicinal plant related useful information on botanical description, plant distribution, ethanobotanical & therapeutic uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological activity etc.
Conclusion: Trichosanthes tricuspidata have many medicinal properties like antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, antifungal, Larvicidal activity, Anticonvulsant activity, Gastro protective activity and other activities. The Bioactive compounds of Trichosanthes tricuspidata responsible for its various medicinal properties and their effects at the molecular level need to be investigated in more detail. The present review summarizes the Ethnobotanical & therapeutic uses, chemical constituents and pharmacological activity information of Trichosanthes tricuspidata. The pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds in Trichosanthes tricuspidata are required to confirm the ethno medicinal or traditional claims of Trichosanthes tricuspidata for pharmaceutical therapeutic applications.
 

Keywords: Trichosanthes tricuspidata, Pharmacological activity, Ethnobotanical, Chemical constituents, Herbal products

How to cite : Rekha P, Meena A K, Kumar T S, Ethnobotanical, phytochemical and pharmacological profile of Trichosanthes tricuspidata: An updated review. IP Int J Compr Adv Pharmacol 2021;6(3):102-107

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