A review on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Geodorum densiflorum (Lam.) Schltr. - an endangered orchid
Journal Title: Journal of Research in Biology - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
From the primitive period, medicinal plants have been used in treating human diseases and the traditional herbal medicines have owned its distinct place in medication because of their pharmacological importance. Geodorum densiflorum is a medicinally important endangered orchid which is widely used in the orient. Flavonoids, alkaloids and terpenoids, the primary constituents of G. densiflorum are mainly believed to be responsible for its wide therapeutic actions. The orchid was traditionally recommended for various ailments such as wound healing, skin diseases, dysentery, diabetes, improving fertility in men, to cure carbuncles and to regularize menstrual cycle in women. The present review provides comprehensive information on plant, ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacology profile and current research prospects of the orchid
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Keerthiga M, Anand SP
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