A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF Citrus medica L LEAVES
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
The plant kingdom is a rich source of structural biodiversity and offers a variety of natural products. Plants have been utilized to produce various types of medicines for thousands of years. Citrus medica. L has been used successfully in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, more clinical trials should be conducted to support its therapeutic use. Citrus medica. L (commonly known as citron) one of the important citrus fruits of the world, is considered a native of India. Flowers and leaves of Citrus are usually strong scented, the extracts of which contain many useful flavonoids and other compounds that are effective insecticides, fungicides, and medicinal agents. Citrus medica.L extracts and compound have shown antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, estrogenic activity, antiulcer activity, antidiabetic activity, antihypertensive effect, antithyroid activity, antihyperglycemic activity, antianxiety effect, anticancer activity, prevention of anemia, central nervous effect, insecticidal activity, anthelmintic and repellent effects, antifungal effect and antimicrobial effect.
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R. Suja Pandian
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