The Journal of Phytopharmacology 2025; 14(1):62-69 ; DOI:10.31254/phyto.2025.14109
A review on comparative studies of phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological activities of Calotropis species: Calotropis procera and Calotropis gigantea
Ramesh Chandra Sharma1 , Anupam Singha Roy1
1. Department of Chemistry, School of Allied Sciences, Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Dehradun- 248007, Uttarakhand, India
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Received: 6th January, 2025 / Accepted: 21st February, 2025 / Published : 23rd March, 2025
The genus Calotropis possesses two species Calotropis procera and Calotropis gigantea. Both species, stand out as important therapeutic plants because of the abundance of phytochemicals they contain, such as steroids and alkaloids, saponins glycosides, flavonoids, triterpenes, and anthraquinones. The various components found in different parts of both species contribute to their efficacy in treating a broad spectrum of health concerns, such as helminthic infections, diabetes, diarrhoea, malaria, inflammation, sterility, spasmodic disorders, cancer risks, and a variety of skin illnesses. This review critically examines and compares the phytochemical profiles and pharmacological activities of these two species, providing insights into their specific medicinal applications and efficacy. By consolidating current research, this review aims to guide future pharmacological studies and the development of herbal formulations based on Calotropis species.
Phytochemicals, Flavonoids, Alkaloids, Pharmacological, Antiulcer, Antifungal
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Sharma RC, Roy AS. A review on comparative studies of phytochemical evaluation and pharmacological activities of Calotropis species: Calotropis procera and Calotropis gigantea. J Phytopharmacol 2025; 14(1):62-69. doi: 10.31254/phyto.2025.14109
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