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A Systematic Review of Crateva Species for It’s Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses

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Shinsy.P, Jibu Thomas
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si7.510

Abstract

Crateva religiosa /C. magna/ C. adansonii is a medicinal plant belonging to Capparaceae family which was traditionally it is used to treat many disorders. Here an attempt has been made to collect the information regarding its usages pharmacological action with its phytochemical isolates. Studies give evidences have various activities like diuretic, laxative, lithonotriptic, antirheumatic, antiperiodic, bitter tonic, rubifacient, anti mycotic anti spasmodic, hypotensive, anti inflammatory, hypoglycemic, anti protozoal, analgesic, anti diabetic diuretic, antiinflammatory, contraceptive, antipyretic, antilithitic, antihelminthic, rubifacient etc. It is studied extensively in various countries for the estimation of it’s properties. Acute toxicity and phytochemical studies of aqueous and methanolic leaf extract of Crateva adansonii are also investigated. The phytochemical screening and acute toxicity studies are conducted using standard procedure and methods. The phytochemical properties of different extracts of Crateva magna were assessed.

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