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Anti-tubercular herbal extracts used in ayurveda - A mini review

  • T. Lakshmi
  • , Anitha Roy
  • , N. E. Kaviya
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)

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Abstract

In Ayurveda, there are many herbal extracts which have been identified and said to have the potential in treating tuberculosis. Although many other modern medicines have been found for the treatment of tuberculosis, the use of herbal extracts in treating tuberculosis is becoming more interesting and common due to the adverse reactions of modern medications. In this review, the various types, chemical constituents and the Anti tubercular activity of traditional herbal extracts has been discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)54-60
Number of pages7
JournalPlant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
Volume21
Issue number25-26
StatePublished - 24 Aug 2020
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Adverse reactions
  • Herbal extracts
  • Treatment
  • Tuberculosis

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