REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF KARIYAT
Sachin Annasaheb Nitave* and Dr. Kailasam Koumaravelou
ABSTRACT
Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata) used in ancient oriental and
ayurvedic medicine, commonly called as Kariyat belongs to the
Acanthaceae family comprises of about 40 species. Only a few are
popular for their use in folk medicine for assorted health concerns. Of
these few, A. paniculata is the most important and it is extensively
used in several medicinal systems such as Ayurvedha, Homeopathy,
Naturopathy, Amchi, Modern, Unani and Siddha. In this review,
various aspects of Kariyat such as morphology, cultivation &
collection, phytoconstituents, pharmacological activities, safety and
toxicity etc. are covered.
Keywords: Andrographis paniculata, traditional uses, pharmacology.
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