Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of an Ayurvedic medicinal plant, Hygrophila spinosa

Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of an Ayurvedic medicinal plant, Hygrophila spinosa

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Abstract

Hygrophila spinosa T. Anders also known as Indian cuckoo is found in moist places and is widely distributed throughout India. Different plant parts are used for disease treatment. The plant contains a variety of secondary metabolites. Furthermore, the plant has pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, erythropoietic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, diuretic, antiosteoporotic, antidiabetic, CNS, androgenic and anabolic, neuroprotective and nephroprotective activities. Here, we have compiled the traditional uses, phytoconstituents, and pharmacological potentials of H. spinosa, which would help researchers in further exploration of the plant.

Keywords: Hygrophila spinosa, Pharmacognostic characters, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological potential.

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