THE REMEDIAL AND CURATIVE ASSETS OF Catharnthus roseus: A REVIEW
NITAKSHI SOHAL
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Room Number 613A, Level 6, Block 9, CU, Gharuan, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
NAVNEET KAUR
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Room Number 613A, Level 6, Block 9, CU, Gharuan, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
JASHANPREET KAUR
University Institute of Biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Room Number 613A, Level 6, Block 9, CU, Gharuan, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
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Abstract
Green plants facade magic bullets that are responsible for the worldwide applications of plants. The remedial and curative properties of the plant are known to humankind for ages. Catharanthus roseus is a creeping herb that is included in the family “Apocynaceae”. “Catharanthus” meaning “pure flower” and “roseus” meaning “red” in the Greek language. It is an annual plant which grows in tropical areas. All parts of this plant contain one or the other type of phytoconstituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins and steroids which have unique properties to serve the pharmaceutical industries.
Keywords: Catharanthus roseus, phytoconstituents, curative, remedial assets