Abstract

PHYTOCHEMICAL & PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION OF RUDRAVANTI (CRESSA CRETICA): AN OVERVIEW

Swarna Lichika Satman*

Abstract

From time immemorial, the ayurvedic era, herbal medicine has been the only source of medicine for most people dealing with holistic methods that contain an easy-to-use method and better results. Despite significant advances in drug treatment, herbal remedies are still very important and almost 60% of the world's population use such drugs continuously. This applies not only to primary health care in rural areas in developing countries, but also to developed countries where modern medicine is widely available. In addition to the active and flexible development of ayurvedic medicine in the current medical field, there is still a large number of herbal remedies leading to many untreated remedies that can be used in the treatment of several diseases namely diabetes, hepatitis, inflammation, cirrhosis of the lever, cancer etc. A satisfactory and safe solution to these public health care problems therefore requires a great deal of attention from researchers to examine medicinal plants and isolate the strong molecules in them. Examination of such molecules may reveal a wide range of pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters of low toxicity. Cressa cretica (Linn) of the family Convolvulaceae. It is known as the Rudravanti. Traditionally the roots and leaves of Cressa cretica are widely used as expectorant and antibilious agent. The holophytic vegetable tree used in traditional medicine. This document provides updated information on its properties.

Keywords: Cressa Cretica, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Action.