Abroma augusta (L.) L. f.: An ethno pharmacological review of its traditional uses and modern applications
1 Department of Biochemistry, Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur, Pin.721102, West Bengal, India.
2 University Science and Instrumentation Centre, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan-713104, West Bengal, India.
3 Panjipukur Smt. T.D.S Vidyapith, Hooghly, Pin. -712305, West Bengal, India.
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 14(03), 113–121.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.14.3.0235
Publication history:
Received on 23 April 2023; revised on 03 June 2023; accepted on 06 June 2023
Abstract:
Abroma augusta (L.) L. f. has been used as traditional medicine by tribal women in India, Bangladesh forms ancient times. Ayurvedic medicine, derived from herbal plants is used to reduce the gamble effects of the synthetic drugs. In homeopathy, it has been using successfully for a long period. Major Phytochemicals such as, Taraxerol, Friedelin, β-Sitosterol, α-Amyrin, Lupeol, Octacosanol, have potentialities to control diabetes, anti-inflammation, gynecological disorders etc. Root extract has given fruitful effect in menstrual disorder. It has anti-fertility activity, and it is a prominent uterine tonic. In gonorrhea treatment, leaf and stem extract in cold water is very effective. Acetone extract of leaf showed high anti-microbial effect against Gram-positive bacteria. Simultaneously, acetone leaf extracts shown anti-fungal activity against Candida albicans, Rhizopus oryzae, Aspergillus fumiguts. According to various reports regarding its phytochemical profiling and medicinal properties, it can be said that Abroma augusta should be used broadly for future drug development programmed.
Keywords:
Abroma augusta; Morphology; Phytomedicine; Homeopathy; Phytochemistry
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