Phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Phyla Nodiflora (Verbenaceae): a review
Journal Title: Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Phyla nodiflora (Verbenaceae) has been used in folk medicine for various ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, knee joint pain, gonorrhea, and irritation of internal hemorrhoids, cardiopathy, hepatitis and fever. It is known to have various biological activities such as antimicrobial, antitumor, antiinflammatory, antidiabetic, antimelanogenesis, hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects. Phyla nodiflora is a common ingredient of herbal tea used for the treatment of inflammation, menstrual disorders, and infectious disease. In the present study the plant has been completely reviewed for detection and isolation of secondary metabolites and biological activities which will facilitate the scientists to plan for future studies.
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Mehreen Jabeen
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