PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIALITY AND MEDICINAL USES OF IPOMOEA AQUATICA FORSK: A REVIEW
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Pharamceutical and Clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
 It has been noteworthy from the ancient times; the human race is dependent on the use of traditional plant-based medicines as well as polyherbalpreparations. And from the last few decades several research works are carried out which confirms the potentiality of these natural sources as a goodsource of medications. Ipomoea aquatica was among such plant having good nutraceutical applications and is commonly consumed as a vegetable andis commonly found in tropical Asia, India, Africa and Australia, etc. The plant is considered to be a good source of vitamins, minerals, plant proteins,fibers, etc. as well as the plant is supposed to have tremendous pharmacological importance. The present review aims to present a brief overview ofthe medicinal use as well pharmacological value of the plant.Keywords: Pharmacological activity, Phytochemistry, Potential uses, Compounds.
Authors and Affiliations
Chitrajit Malakar, Dr. Anupam Das Talukdar, Pinak Pani Nath Choudhury
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