Limnophila (family:
Scrophulariaceae) originates from a Latin word that means pond-loving,
indicating its existence in aquatic environments. This is an aquatic, or nearly
aquatic, perennial herb found as a submersed, emergent, and amphibious stem
plant. Limnophila plants are extensively used in the indigenous system of
medicine and are found to be useful and effective. This study offers a review
of the chemistry and pharmacology of Limnophila heterophylla (Roxb.) Benth.,
recognised as one of the most significant plant species in traditional medicine
and established as a source of flavonoids, terpenoids, etc. The isolated
phytochemicals, as well as different extracts, exhibited some kind of
biological activities such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing. Exhaustive research regarding the isolation
of more phytochemicals and pharmacology studies on this medicinal plant is
still necessary so as to explore the plant regarding its medicinal importance.
This review encourages contemporary researchers to undertake further
investigations, ultimately facilitating the development of effective drugs
derived from Limnophila heterophylla in the near future.
Author(s)
Details :-
Shyamal K.
Jash
Department of Chemistry, Krishnachandra College, Hetampur, Birbhum,
West Bengal, India.
Dilip Gorai
Department of Chemistry, Bolpur College, Birbhum, West Bengal,
India.
Please see
the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/psnid/v9/6589
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