Open AccessPhytochemical investigation and pharmacognostic standardization of Cissampelos pareira root
Author(s) -
Jhuma Samanta,
Siladitya Bhattacharya,
Rana Rayat
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
ancient science of life/ancient science of life
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-9547
pISSN - 0257-7941
DOI - 10.4103/0257-7941.107352
Subject(s) - phytochemical , chemistry , formic acid , ethyl acetate , chloroform , petroleum ether , traditional medicine , solvent , terpenoid , chromatography , organic chemistry , biochemistry , extraction (chemistry) , medicine
In ethno-medicinal practices, the roots of Cissampelos pareira(Patha) are used in the treatment of various ailments related to urinary problems and skin infections, and in tumorinhibitor activity, antibacterial, antimalarial, diuretic activity,anticonvulsant activity etc., The main problem encountered in standardization of Ayurvedic drugs is proper identification of the source plant.