Pharmacological activity of Fumaria indica - A review
Journal Title: The Journal of Phytopharmacology - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley (Fumariaceae), known as “Fumitory”, is an annual herb found as a common weed all over the plains of India and Pakistan. Plant is used widely used in Unani and Ayurvedic system of medicine. Plant is used in isolation as well as in polyherbal formulations. Fumaria indica is used in aches and pains, diarrhoea, fever, influenza, liver complaints, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia, blood purification, leucoderma, anthelmintic, diuretic, diaphoretic and, in combination with black pepper, for jaundice. The present review reveals various pharmacological activities of the plant which might be helpful in further investigations of the plant at molecular and phytochemical level for drug formulations against various diseases.
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Gowher Guna
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