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.
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