AN UPDATED REVIEW ON PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF ADHATODA VASICA (L). NEES
AbstractAdhatoda vasica (L.) Nees is a well-known medicinal plant in both Ayurvedic and Unani traditions, widely used for treating various health issues, especially respiratory tract disorders. Over the past two decades, numerous scientific studies have highlighted the oxytocic and abortifacient properties of vasicine, an alkaloid derived from the plant. This paper provides an overview of the most recent research on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties. The review emphasizes the diverse range of phytochemical compounds extracted from the Adhatoda vasica plant and it possesses various activities like anti allergic, anti-tubercular, immunomodulatory, anti-asthmatic, bronchodilator, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anthelmintic, thrombolytic activities. Various phytochemicals like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, etc. were obtained from Adhatoda vasica (A. vasica). The active constituent of the plant is vasicine, l-vasicinone, deoxyvasicine, maiontone, vasicinolone and vasicinol etc. This review consists of updated information on the phyto-constituents isolated from A. vasica and their potential role in the treatment of various ailments traditionally and medically.
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C. N. Varsha, B. P. Meghana *, T. Balasubramanian, D. M. Sinchana and S. U. Tejas
Department of Pharmacology, Bharathi College of Pharmacy, Bharathinagara, Maddur Taluk, Mandya, Karnataka, India.
meghanamaadu5@gmail.com
10 February 2025
26 February 2025
27 February 2025
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.12(2).94-99
28 February 2025
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