Review on Argyreia speciosa sweet: medicinal use and biochemical activities
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v14.iS1.1062Keywords:
Argyreia speciosa, Argyreia nervosa, Immunomodulation, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Adaptogenic, Elephant creeper, Hawaiian Baby WoodroseAbstract
Argyreia speciosa Sweet (Family Convolvulaceae) is a significant 'rasayana' plant that is heavily utilised as an adaption in the Ayurveda medical system Hawaiian Baby Woodrose, Elephant Creeper, and Woolly Morning Shine are some of its common English names, its Sanskrit name is Vridhadaraka. which translates to "anti-aging." Growing throughout India, it is a large climber. The Ayurvedic Materia Medica gave it lots various pharmacological characteristics. In cases of rheumatism and neurological diseases, the root is used as a shift tonic. A number of phytochemicals have been listed from the plant as well as been used traditionally and by diverse tribes to treat various human illnesses. Hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory in nature anti-rheumatic, antioxidant, and anti-oxidant pharmacological actions have also been noted. The administration of many current medications has been restricted due to unfavourable side effects, so it is important to investigate the potential of this medication in the management of neurological, rheumatic, and liver conditions. This article discusses studies on the therapeutic applications of this significant herb.
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