Phyto-pharmacological review of genus manilkara

Origanum majorana L. -Phyto-pharmacological review

Origanum majorana L. (Family Lamiaceae) is a frost tender perennial undershrub, native to Cyperus and naturalised in Mediterranean regions, particularly found in temperate regions of the Himalayas. Its usage for flavour and aroma dates back to ancient times. Traditionally, the leaves of marjoram are used for its medicinal properties to cure insomnia, gastritis, asthma and nervousness. Now-a-day...

A phyto - pharmacological overview on Jewel Weed

Article history: Received on: 03/01/2017 Accepted on: 05/03/2017 Available online: 30/08/2017 Jewel weed is a common name of Impatiens balsamina Linn. (Family, Balsaminaceae). It is often grown as garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is traditionally used as diuretic, emetic, laxative, demulcent and tonic. It is reported to possess beneficial effects in lumbago, intercosta...

Phyto-chemical and Pharmacological Profiles of Clerodendrum Serratum Linn. (bharngi): a Review

Bharngi is one of the drugs of Ayurvedic meteria medica which is mainly indicated in the respiratory disorders. One the botanical sources of Bharngi is Clerodendrum serratum Linn. another species Pygmaeopremna herbacea is being in use for Bharngi. Clerodendrum serratum Linn. (Family: Verbenaceae) is very widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In Ayurveda it is used...

Pharmacological and other Bioactivities of the Genus Polygonum - A Review

The genus Polygonum encompasses approximately 300 species widely distributed around the world, among which 120 Polygonum species grow in China. Among the rich species, 81 of them are widely used in traditional Chinese and folk medicines. In recent years, several studies have found that the genus Polygonum posseses a variety of biological activities including antioxidation, antimicrobial, antitu...

Phytochemical and Pharmacological activity of Genus Plumeria: An updated review