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Review of Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall. ex A. DC.: Pharmacognostic, Pharmacological, and Toxicological Perspective

Authors

  • Pallavi Jamadagni Department of Pharmacology, Regional Ayurveda Institute of Fundamental Research, New Delhi, India
  • Sharad Pawar Department of Pharmacology, Regional Ayurveda Institute of Fundamental Research, New Delhi, India
  • Shrirang Jamadagni Department of Animal and Experimental Pathology, Regional Ayurveda Institute of Fundamental Research, New Delhi, India
  • Shridhar Chougule Department of Pharmacology, Regional Ayurveda Institute of Fundamental Research, New Delhi, India
  • Sudesh Gaidhani Department of Pharmacology, Headquarters, Central Council of Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, New Delhi, India
  • S Murthy Department of Ayurveda and In-charge, Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Gwaliar Road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Antidiabetic, Holarrhena antidyscentrica, pharmacology

Abstract

Holarrhena antidysenterica (L.) Wall. ex A. DC. is a medicinal plant abundantly found in India. Its uses are mentioned in the classical Ayurvedic literature and by many folklore claims. The plant is also of extreme economic importance. Its seeds are mainly used as an antidiabetic remedy. All pharmacological and toxicological aspects of this plant are discussed in this review. Keywords: Antidiabetic, Holarrhena antidyscentrica, pharmacology

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