Abstract

PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON PHYSALIS SPECIES: A POTENTIAL HERBAL CURE – ALL

Jyothibasu Tammu* and K.Venkata ramana

Abstract

In recent times, focus on plant research increased all over the world. Physalis species plants are widely distributed all over the India, china and other sub tropical countries. Alkaloids, Flavonoids and withanolides are the primary constituents of Physalis species mainly believed to be responsible for its wide therapeutic actions. Apart from the Analgesic activity, these plants are used to treat Cancer, Leukemia, Hepatitis, having properties like hepatoprotective, Diuretic, Anti Ulcer, Anti Microbial, Anti Oxidant, Anti inflammatory, Renal protective activity. The present review attempts to provide comprehensive information about different Physalis species their chemical constituents, Pharmacology , mechanism of action, various preclinical current research prospects of the herbs are discussed.

Keywords: Physalis species, chemical constituents, Alkaloids, Flavonoids.