Abstract

THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF PIPER LONGUM LINN: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY

Jagruti Wadatkar*, Dr. Nitin Kohale, Prof. Suraj Yadav, Prof. Sonam Bisen and Dr. H. S. Sawarkar

Abstract

Medicinal plants have shown tremendous potential for the development of the new drug molecules for various serious diseases. Many plant derived products have found to play an important role in various disease conditions. Piper longum Linn. is a native of the Indo- Malaya region, belongs to family Piperaceae. Piper longum Linn. (Piperaceae) has been used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of various pathological conditions. The tribal population uses the plant for cardiovascular activities, anti-inflammatory activity and as a spice. Alkaloids, Lignans and volatile oil are reported in this plant. Extract of Piper longum fruits have been shown to posses various activities like Bio-availibity enhancer, immunomodulatory effect, antiasthamatic and hepatoprotective activity. In the present review an attempt has been made to explore different aspects of Piper longum.

Keywords: Piper longum, Piperaceae, Piperine.