Open AccessThe Potential Therapeutic Advantage of Abrus precatorius Linn. an Alternative to Glycyrrhiza glabra: A Review
Author(s) -
Ashaolu Victoria Oladimeji,
M. F. Valan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4031035
Subject(s) - abrus precatorius , traditional medicine , glycyrrhiza , herb , microbiology and biotechnology , medicinal herbs , medicine , biology , alternative medicine , pathology
Far back since the existence of the human race, plant species have been used as herb or medicine to either treat, suppress or cure the human numerous sicknesses. This poses the truth that green medicine is safe, cost-efficient, and effective with little or no side effects. Up-till date, the medicinal plant has gained world attraction which has led to global development and discovery of new drug formulations. The beneficial features of plant medicine are enormous and should not be under-estimated. However, in this study, Abrus precatorius Linn., an alternative to Glycyrrhiza glabra has been extensively reviewed to expose this herb secret to the scientific research world for the development of possible novel drug formulations in response to the present global diseases around the globe.