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A review on phytochemical screening and pharmacological activities of fruit of Indian mallow

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Author Details : P. Pavithra*, S Kavimani, P Pavazhaviji, A Hemalatha, R Snega

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 265-271

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2023.046

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Abstract

A native traditional plant commonly known as Indian Mallow, is a versatile plant species that brings enormous amounts of medicinal uses from the history of traditional culture. This review emphasizes the current body of knowledge surrounding the effects of , highlighting its potential therapeutic application. The plant is well renowned for its diverse phytochemical composition, including alkaloids, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, which contribute to its wide-ranging biological activity. It has been discovered through research that Abutilon indicum extracts possess noteworthy pharmacological effects, including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective properties. In addition to its immunomodulatory effects, larvicidal, anti-convulsant, neuroprotective, and cognitive-enhancing capacities have gained attention in recent years and serve as natural alternatives to available allopathic medicine.The focus of the review revolves around various noteworthy pharmacological effects of , including its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, and anti-convulsant properties. Furthermore, the examination of the plant extracts' phytochemical composition is also emphasized.Those activities were discussed and reported with standard methods and compared with the available standard drugs. Overall, this comprehensive review provides valuable insights into the pharmacological effects of , underscoring its potential as a source of novel therapeutic agents and paving the way for future research and development.

Keywords: Abutilon indicum, Phytochemical screening, Pharmacological actions, Anti­ inflammatory, Anti­oxidant, Anti­convulsant, Anti­microbial

How to cite : Pavithra P, Kavimani S, Pavazhaviji P, Hemalatha A, Snega R, A review on phytochemical screening and pharmacological activities of fruit of Indian mallow. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2023;10(4):265-271

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