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Hemidesmus indicus commonly known as indian sarasaparilla-an update

  • T. Lakshmi
  • , R. Rajendran
  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University)
  • Green Chem Herbal Extracts and Formulations

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Abstract

Hemidesmus indicus is widely used in Ayurveda for treatment of various disease conditions. It is used as a tonic, demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic and blood purifier. The therapeutic action of the herb is due to presence of major chemical constituents like coumarinolignoids hemidesmine and hemidesmin. This herb is beneficial in skin disorders, urinary tract infections and to treat kidney failure. Based on the scientific research the article is reviewed to reveal the therapeutic aspects of the herbal extract for the beneficial of further research.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)P397-P404
JournalInternational Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
Volume4
Issue number4
StatePublished - Oct 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ayurveda
  • H.indicus
  • Kidney failure
  • Urinary tract infections

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