Abstract

A REVIEW ON PANEER PHOOL

Manisha Y. Sonalkar*, Dr. Sachin A. Nitave and Dr. J. J. Magdum Trust’s,

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Abstract

The present review article highlights the significance of species, botanical name, taxonomical classification, morphology, chemical constituents, phytochemistry, and pharmacological action of Paneer Phool. Withania coagulans Dunal. has been shown to exert hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, free radical scavanging, cardiovascular, central nervous system depressant, hepatoprotective, anti-inflamatory, wound healing, antitumor, immuno-suppressive, cytotoxic, antifungal and antibacterial properties. The twigs are chewed for cleaning of teeth and the smokes of the plant is inhaled for relief in toothache.

Keywords: Withania coagulans, Panner Dodi, Paneer Phool.