PHARMACOGNOSTICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW ON Crinum latifolium
PRADEEP GOYAL
Department of Pharmacology, University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
PAYAL MITTAL
Department of Pharmacology, University Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab-140413, India and University Institute of Pharmacy, India.
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Abstract
Plants of the genus Crinum (Amaryllidaceae) are widely used in folk medicine in different tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The Indian species Crinum latifolium was traditionally used to treat rheumatism, fistula, tumors, earaches, rubefacient, and prophylactic management of different types of diseases. These herbs were prescribed for healing purpose also. However, 7% of Crinum species used worldwide for medicinal purpose. In phytochemical analysis twenty alkaloids and other compounds have been identified recently. This review is helpful for explore phytochemical and pharmacological potential of Crinum latifolium.
Keywords: Crinum latifolium, Crinum (Amaryllidaceae), folk medicine.