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Caralluma fimbriata - Pharmacological review

  • Saftar Asmi
  • , T. Lakshmi
  • , R. Parameswari
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)
  • Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

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Abstract

Caralluma fimbriata (CF) has been used as an appetite suppressant herb for millennia. It also has antioxidant, antidiabetic, and nootropic actions. It is proved that it is a natural antiobesogenic agent and is widely consumed in India. It's actions like anti-artherosclerotic and analgesic is of high medicinal value. The objective of this article is to highlight various uses of CF along with its use in medical problems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)175-177
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Advanced Pharmacy Education and Research
Volume7
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Adiposity
  • Appetite suppressant
  • Caralluma fimbriata

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