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VOL. 5, ISSUE 6 (2020)
Phytochemical analysis of Acalypha indica Linn, and Lantana indica Linn., A valuable medicinal plants
Authors
Geetha E, Amena
Abstract
The present paper deals with phytochemical studies in Acalypha indica belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae is a slender climbing shrub. A. indica are used as emetic, expectorant, laxative, diuretic and for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and pulmonary tuberculosis and Lantana indica belongs to family Verbenaceae, is a shrub. It has been used as a sudorific, intestinal antiseptic, diaphoretic and in the treatment of tetanus, rheumatism and malaria in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. The plant extracts were subjected to phytochemical analysis for screening of medicinal constituents. Valuable data has been collected pertaining to the presence of various phytochemicals like Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Phenols, Steroids, Tannins, Terpenoids, Anthraquinones, Carbohydrates, Saponins and Cardiac Glycosides was carried out which has provided information regarding the medicinal potential of the plant.
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Pages:422-426
How to cite this article:
Geetha E, Amena "Phytochemical analysis of <em>Acalypha indica </em>Linn<em>, </em>and <em>Lantana indica </em>Linn<em>.</em>, A valuable medicinal plants". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 6, 2020, Pages 422-426
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