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Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb) R.Br. - An updated Review

2014; Volume: 6; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.15254/h.j.d.med.6.2014.126

ISSN

2229-3590

Autores

Lakshmi Devi S, Madhu C. Divakar,

Tópico(s)

Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity

Resumo

Plan:The present study aims to facilitate an updated phytochemical and pharmacological activity study reports of various researchers pertaining to the plant Wrightia tinctoria.Preface: Wrightia tinctoria (Roxb.)R. Br (Apocynaceae) is widely distributed in the plains and slopes of Shevaroy hills of Yercaud Town, situated in Salem district, Tamilnadu.Wrightia tinctoria is extensively used in a number of traditional medicines.Outcome: Chemical constituents isolated from different parts of the plant W. tinctoria and their biological activities reported are summarised in this review.

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