A Review on Genus Vitex-A Novel Medicinal Plant
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharma Research and Health Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Plants produces various kinds of chemicals through metabolism (Primary and Secondary) which play an important role in growth of the plant and act as a defensive material. These compounds are recognized as essential nutrients for normal physiological functions. Recent researches demonstrate that these compounds protect human against diseases in various actions such as antioxidants, hormonal action, anti-microbial and even in physical actions. The genus Vitex is evident of many phytochemicals which is therapeutic values.
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