GOLDEN EYE GRASS – A MAGICAL REMEDY BY NATURE
AbstractFrom the dawn of civilization, medicinal plants are known to be part of human society to combat diseases. In recent times, focus on plant research has increased all over the world and various evidences have been collected to show immense potential of medicinal plants used in various traditional systems. India officially recognizes over 3000 plants for their medicinal value. It is generally estimated that over 6000 plants in India are in use in traditional, folk and herbal medicine. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review on the phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of Curculigo orchioides, Amaryllidaceae also known as “Golden eye grass”. It possesses a vast ethnomedical history and represents a phytochemical reservoir of heuristic medicinal value. It is one of the oldest oriental medicines mentioned in Ayurveda as potential remedy for various ailments. The rhizome is rich in Curculigoside, other glycosides, steroids, flavonoids and also contains various polyphenolic compounds. Many pharmacological studies have demonstrated the ability of the rhizome shows antioxidant, anti inflammatory, spermatogenic, aphrodisiac, immunostimulant, hepatoprotective, antiasthamatic, supporting its traditional uses. In this review article, we have focused our interest on phytochemistry, traditional uses, tissue culture study and its reported pharmacological properties.
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Nidhi Soni*, V. K. Lal , Shikha Agrawal and Hemlata Verma
Sr. Lecturer, Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
researchnidheee@yahoo.co.in
24 April, 2012
14 May, 2012
21 July, 2012
http://dx.doi.org/10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.3(8).2407-20
01 August, 2012