Abstract

EFFECTS, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS, PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPONENTS, AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF RULLIA ASPARULLA

Arshu Patel*, Jatin Kudnar, Manish Ahire and Suyog Karande

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Abstract

Ruellia is a genus of flowering plants in the Acanthaceae family that is also referred to as wild petunias or ruellias. There are over 250 genera and 2500 species in this genus. Many of the species have medicinal, anti-inflammatory, anti- spasmolytic, antioxidant, analgesic, and antidiabetic qualities. Glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenoids are the components of phytochemicals that are present. Treatments for flu, asthma, fever, bronchitis, high blood pressure, eczema, and diabetes have long been associated with this genus. Many Ruellia genus members have long been used for medicinal purposes, and the majority of them have been studied for their biological qualities. More research is needed to identify and isolate the active compounds in these plants that give them their various functions, and to get these plants onto the commercial health market so that the community can benefit from their potential.

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