A review on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Hemigraphis colorata
Department of Pharmacology, Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, Chelembra, Malappuram district, Kerala, India.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2022, 12(02), 105-109.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2022.12.2.0195
Publication history:
Received on 03 October 2022; revised on 09 November 2022; accepted on 12 November 2022
Abstract:
Hemigraphis colorata (Blume) H.G. Hallier (syn: Hemigraphis alternata, family: Acanthaceae), is an exotic plant adapted to India and commonly known as Red Ivy. The other names of the plant are Aluminium plant, Red flame Ivy, Waffle plant, Java Ivy cemetery plant, Metal leaf etc. The main traditional use of the plant is in wound healing, hence familiar in name “Murikootti” or Murianpacha. The phytoconstituents present in Hemigraphis colorata are saponins, flavonoids, terpenoids, coumarins carbohydrates, carboxylic acids, xanthoproteins, tannins, proteins, alkaloids, steroids and sterols. The main pharmacological activity of Hemigraphis colorata are in wound healing, ulcers, inflammation, diabetes mellitus and it is used to promote urination. This review was aimed to collect information about the phytochemical and pharmacological effects of H. colorata for future works.
Keywords:
Hemigraphis colorata; Phytochemistry; Pharmacological effects; Wound healing
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