Abstract

NEUROPHARMACOLOGICAL AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES BASED REVIEW OF PLECTRANTHUS AMBOINICUS (LOUR.) SPRENG

*Unnimaya P. S., Aiswarya Lakshmi A. G. and Reshma K. V.

Abstract

Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. belonging to the Lamiaceae family is widely cultivated in the Indo-Malaysian region and other regions around the world and is used in Folk medicine for the treatment of various diseases and also for culinary purposes. Essential oils, flavonoids, polyphenols, tannins, terpenes, glycosides, steroids, and saponins are mainly believed to be responsible for their therapeutic activities. It is known to possess neuropharmacological activities such as antiepileptic, anxiolytic, and neuroprotective activities. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antihyperglycemic, and antihyperlipidemic activities also support their neuropharmacological profile. In this article information regarding the neuropharmacological attributes of Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng. has been summarized.

Keywords: Plectranthus amboinicus, neuropharmacological, Indian borage, neuroprotection.