Abstract

A REVIEW ON CROSSANDRA INFUNDIBULIFORMIS

Sajeena Ch.*, Mohammed Dilshad Kalliyath, Mohammed Nihad P., Mohammed Shabeeb, Mufeedha K. P., Muhammed Salih K. T., Celestin Baboo R. V. and Sirajudheen M. K.

Abstract

Crossandra infundibuliformis is a well-known plant in India for its medicinal properties. It belongs to the family acanthaceae, which is a tropical flower also called “Firecracker” because its seed pods explode in high humid environments. This herb has various therapeutic benefits as it contains several secondary metabolites as well as other compounds like tannins, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, glycosides, terpenoids, and carbohydrates. The article elaborates on the plants‟s various activities, such as antimicrobial, woundhealing, hepatoprotective, anticancer properties, etc. This article also discusses various research investigations, like pharmacognistic, pharmacological, microbiological, and chemical investigations.

Keywords: Crossandra Infundibuliformis, Cultivation, Uses.