Pharmacological Uses and Isolated Chemical Constituents of Ipomoea Digitata: A Review
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 3
Abstract
The plant Ipomoea digitata belongs to Convolvulaceae family. Ipomoea is the largest species of this family. This plant is found throughout the tropical and subtropical region. In India the plant is taken as raw food. From the ancient period of time this plant was used as hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, and aphrodisiac agent. The present work was about the review of different pharmacological properties and isolated chemical constituents of the plant Ipomoea digitata.
Authors and Affiliations
Garima Ojha, K. N. Mishra, Arun Mishra
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