The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2017;6(6):352-355 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2017.6609
Pharmacological activity of Fumaria indica - A review
1. Department of Botany, Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Hawal, Srinagar-190002, India
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Received: 27th October, 2017 / Accepted: 10th December, 2017
Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley (Fumariaceae), known as “Fumitory”, is an annual herb found as a common weed all over the plains of India and Pakistan. Plant is used widely used in Unani and Ayurvedic system of medicine. Plant is used in isolation as well as in polyherbal formulations. Fumaria indica is used in aches and pains, diarrhoea, fever, influenza, liver complaints, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia, blood purification, leucoderma, anthelmintic, diuretic, diaphoretic and, in combination with black pepper, for jaundice. The present review reveals various pharmacological activities of the plant which might be helpful in further investigations of the plant at molecular and phytochemical level for drug formulations against various diseases.
Fumaria indica, Botanical description, Pharmacology.
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Guna G. Pharmacological Activity of Fumaria indica - A Review. J Phytopharmacol 2017; 6(6):352-355.
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