Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF ABELMOSCHUS ESCULANTUS

Nikita R. Gaikwad*, Dr. Ravindra Jadhav and Prof. Sunaina Vikhe

Abstract

Okra is a one of the traditional plant scientifically known as Abelmoschus esculentus Linn belong to the family Mallow, having rich nutritional value and proved to have many therapeutic uses, various parts of this plant is used in different types of treatment, preparation of pharmaceutical products and also used in preparation of fibers. Scientifically leaf extract of Abelmoschus esculentus proved to have antipyretic, antispasmodic, anti-cancer, immuno modulatory activities. Mucilage obtained from the pods were found to act as natural binding agent. Some phytoconstituents has been isolated from the extract of Abelmoschus esculentus like flavonoidal glycosides, Uridine and Hyperocides. Very low research work has been carried out so far on Abelmoschus esculentus, this phytopharmacological review helpful for the researchers to carry out in detail study on this plant.

Keywords: Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, Flavonoidal glycoside.