MUEHLENBECKIA PLATYCLADA (POLYGONACEAE) AN OVERVIEW

Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 9

Abstract

The plant Muehlenbeckia platyclada belonging to Polygonaceae family has great importance in traditional medicine. It is popular remedy in various ethnic groups. Extensive studies show the presence of flavanoid glycosides in it. Muehlenbeckia platyclada is found to possess antinociceptive and analgesic activity. This work gives an overview of phytochemical and pharmacological evidence of Muehlenbeckia platyclada. Although more studies are necessary to explore therapeutic potential of the plant as it has more therapeutic activities which are not known.

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Ancy P.

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Ancy P. (2017). MUEHLENBECKIA PLATYCLADA (POLYGONACEAE) AN OVERVIEW. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 6(9), 195-199. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-673688