Abstract

A REVIEW OF LARGE LEAF BEAUTY BERRY (CALLICARPA MACROPHYLLA VAHL.): THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS

Dr. Varsha Bansal*, Dr. Ramesh Candra Tiwari, Dr. Manisha Dikshit, Dr. Ved Bhushan Sharma and Dr. Bhawana Mittal

Abstract

Callicarpa macrophylla Vahl. is commonly known as LARGE LEAF BEAUTY BERRY. It is widely used in traditional medicine ailments related to the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, respiratory and skeletal systems as well as to the infectious diseases. It is used as a source of medicine for years without any adverse effects. It is Pittashamak and effective in Raktapradoshaja vikaras as per Ayurveda. Crude extracts and isolated compounds from Callicarpa macrophylla show a wide spectrum of pharmacological activities, such as anti-diabetic, antiinflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-pyretic & analgesic activities, as well as its usefulness help in alleviating pain in rheumatism. Here we have carried out a systematic review of Callicarpa macrophylla documenting all its references in ancient texts and modern scientific studies.

Keywords: Priyangu, Callicarpa macrophylla, Pittashamak, Pharmacological Action.