PHYTOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON RUELLIA TUBEROSA: A REVIEW

Author(s): Ravi P Pandey* and Brij K Singh

Abstract: Ruellia tuberosa is a perennial herb belongs to family acanthaceae. Pharmacological study by different workers on this plant proved Its antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, gastroprotective, antinociceptive, and anti-inflammatory activities. Alkaloids, benzoxazinoids, flavonoids, lignans, phenolic compounds, triterpenoids, sterols have been isolated from this plant. This paper presents a review on compounds isolated from Ruellia tuberosa along with its medicinal properties.

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