Plant ReviewPharmacognosy ReviewsVol. 4 | Issue 8 | pp. 167–171Open access
Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review
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- 1 Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.
- 2 Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, INDIA.
Published in Pharmacognosy Reviews
Correspondence: A. D. Kshirsagar
Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.; Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, INDIA.
Email: ksagar.ajay@gmail.com
- Received:
- Jan 27, 2010
- DOI:
- 10.4103/0973-7847.70912
How to cite
Kshirsagar, A. D., Ingale, K. G., Vyawahare, N. S., & Thorve, V. S. Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 4(8), 167–171. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.70912
Abstract
Hygrophila spinosa T Ander, belonging to the family Acanthaceae, is a promising medicinal plant with great economic potential. The medicinal value of H. spinosa has been appreciated in the ancient medical literature. The plant contains terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and is traditionally known as an aphrodisiac, renal tonic, and for its health-promoting properties. The plant is cultivated throughout India. However, systematic information on the different aspects of this species is not available. In this review, an attempt has been made to present this information.
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| Title | Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review |
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| Authors | A. D. Kshirsagar; K. G. Ingale; N. S. Vyawahare; V. S. Thorve |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.; Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, INDIA. |
| Corresponding author | ksagar.ajay@gmail.com |
| Journal | Pharmacognosy Reviews |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, Issue 8 |
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