Abstract

A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY OF ANNONA SQUAMOSA

Varuva Ashok Kumar* and C. Girish

Abstract

Natural remedies are used from ancient time for the treatment and welfare of human. Medicative plants square measure throught of to be effective and for many vital for the on top of functions. Annaona squamoa is that the best example of it. The fruit of this plant is often called dish apple that is eatable. The leaves square measure used as a vermicide, for treating cancerous tumors and square measure applied to abscesses, insect bites and different skin complaints. Scrapings of rootbark square measure used for ache. Pulverized seeds square measure wont to kill head-lice and fleas however care ought to be taken that the powder doesn’t are available contact with the eyes as this causes nice pain. This review may be a sincere effort to place forward the medicative importance and chemical detail regarding the plant.

Keywords: Annona squamosa, Custard Apple, Pharmacology, Phytochemistry.