A PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW: AMARANTHUS SPINOSUS
Rajendra M Kawade *1, Nitin B. Ghiware1, Shrinivas K. Sarje1, Sudhir M. Vadvalkar1
*1Department of Pharmacology, SSBE’S CRPS, Nanded Pharmacy College, Shyamnagar, Nanded Maharashtra, India.
ABSTRACT
In this paper traditional, clinical potential, Ethnopharmacology,
phytoconstituent studies and safety profile of Amaranthus spinosus are
presented. Through this review author wish to attract the attention of
nature product researchers throughout the world to explore this
potential plant systemically. Pharmacognostic and Preliminary work
has been reported on Antiprotozoal activity, Anti-inflammatory
activity, Antioxidant properties, Anti-malarial activity, Analgesic
properties, Immuno-modulatory properties, Haematology Properties,
Antifertility activity, Anti-diabetic, anti-hyperlipidemic and
spermatogenic effects. Therefore Amaranthusspinosus hold a great
potential for in depth biological evaluation. Even, no work has ever
been carried out for standardizing this potentially useful plant.
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