An Update on the Medicinal uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology of Leucas Aspera, A Medicinally Important Species
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The current study presents the biological nature and phytochemistry of Leucas aspera (Lamiaceae) based on the available reports. Abundant phytochemicals have been extracted from L. aspera including oleanolic acid, ursolic acid and 3-sitosterol, leucasperones A and B, leucasperols A and B, isopimarane as the major active ingredients. The range of compounds extracted from this plant has been investigated to substantiate its pharmacological property. Medicinally, it has been proven to possess various pharmacological activities like antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive and cytotoxic activity. There is enormous potential for the discovery of new medicinal compounds in this species and an immediate need for techniques to facilitate the production of high quality, chemically consistent plant material for drug development and clinical trials. The purpose of this review is to summarize the information concerning the occurrence, botanical description, pharmacological significance and biological activities of L. aspera.
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Suprabuddha Kundu, et al.
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