A review on medicinal uses of Acalypha indica linn
1 Post Doctoral - Research Scholar, Manipur International University, Imphal, Manipur, India.
2 Department of Biochemistry, Vellalar College for Women, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(03), 320–323
Publication history:
Received on 25 April 2024; revised on 31 May 2024; accepted on 03 June 2024
Abstract:
The medicinal uses of Acalypha indica possesses diuretic, purgative, anti-bacterial, anti- fungal, and anthelmintic properties. This medicinal plants traditionally used for treating intestinal worms, gun problems, stomach aches, hernia, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, scabies and skin diseases. It can be used externally and internally for medicinal purpose. It contains a number of medically active ingredients including essential oil, resin, tannins and alkaloids. Decoction is used to treat asthma, intestinal worms and stomach-ache. Leaf powder is used for maggot-infested wounds. It helps in proper functioning of digestive system and respiratory organs.
Keywords:
Tannins; Alkaloids; Medicinal plant; Flavonoid; Acalypha indica
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