A REVIEW ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF ANT LION (MYRMELON SP)

Journal Title: Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 6

Abstract

Along with the beneficial effects of ant lion in agriculture, they have been found to be containing various bioactive components such as polypeptides and alkaloids. They have been proved to be useful as therapeutic agents in treatment of various human ailments such as diabetes, convulsion and also in back pain. This review article summarizes some chemical constituents of the insect and some pharmacological uses as reported by various studies.

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Narayan Sharma

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  • EP ID EP36432
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.22270/ujpr.v2i6.RW2
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Narayan Sharma (2017). A REVIEW ON CHEMICAL COMPONENTS AND THERAPEUTIC USES OF ANT LION (MYRMELON SP). Universal Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2(6), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-36432