Phytochemical, pharmacological and tissue culture studies of some important species of the genus Barleria L. (Acanthaceae) - a review

Ayurvedic sciences helped the early humans to overcome chronic dangerous diseases. There are thousands of varieties herbs and medicinal plants used such dreadful The genus Barleria L. belongs family Acanthaceae, a medicinally significant group having diversified phytochemicals for different pharmacological properties. It has been utilized since ancient times purposes. many plant secondary metabolites as terpenes, flavonoids, lignins, alkaloids, particularly iridoid glycosides. extracted from spp. show potential activities viz., anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-fertility, anti-arthritic anti-ulcer activity. In view these, present review is focused on phytochemistry, pharmacology tissue culture studies some important species