A Review on Biological Activities of Indian Traditional Medicinal Plant: Calotropis Gigantea
January 2023
in “
Journal of Biomedical and Allied Research
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TLDR Calotropis gigantea has potential health benefits, including antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
The review discussed the diverse therapeutic properties of Calotropis gigantea, a medicinal plant from India. It highlighted the plant's use in traditional medicine for treating conditions such as baldness, hair loss, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. The plant's extracts were noted for their wide range of pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, and hepatoprotective effects. The review emphasized the need for further research to understand the active principles and pharmacological properties of Calotropis gigantea to validate its traditional uses and explore its potential in modern medicine.
