Phytochemical and Biological Potential of Indrayan: An Overview
Vikash Kumar1★, Permender Rathee1, Kanchan Kohli2, Hema Chaudhary2, Sushila Rathee3★ Corresponding author
- 1P. D. M. College of Pharmacy, Sarai Aurangabad, Bahadurgarh, INDIA.
- 2Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, INDIA.
- 3Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat, INDIA.
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Vikash Kumar
P. D. M. College of Pharmacy, Sarai Aurangabad, Bahadurgarh, INDIA.
Volume 3, Issue 5 · pp. 193–205 · PUBLISHED · DOI:
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Medicinal plants play an imperative role in the management of various diseases especially in the developing countries where resources are meager. Indrayan (Citrullus Colocynthis Schard.) has been reported as folk medicine in various countries. It has been traditionally used as an abortifacient and to treat constipation, oedema, bacterial infections, cancer and diabetes. The principal constituents of colocynth include alkaloids, triterpenoids, glycosides and resins which are mainly responsible for its biological activities. Considering the extensive interest and recent progress on the structural and biological activity of active constituents, the present review systematically focuses on the structures and biological activity of the plant.
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Kumar, V., Rathee, P., Kohli, K., Chaudhary, H., & Rathee, S. (). Phytochemical and Biological Potential of Indrayan: An Overview. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 3(5), 193–205.