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Curculigo orchioides: the black gold with numerous health benefits / 中西医结合学报
Journal of Integrative Medicine ; (12): 613-23, 2010.
Artigo em Inglês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-671292
ABSTRACT
Curculigo orchioides Gaertn. (family Amarylladaceae) is an endangered rasayana herb which is popularly known as "Kali Musli". The plant is native to India, and holds a special position as a potent adaptogen and aphrodisiac in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is an important ingredient of many Ayurvedic preparations and is considered to have aphrodisiac, immunostimulant, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anticancer and antidiabetic activities. Various chemical constituents like mucilage, phenolic glycosides, saponins and aliphatic compounds from the plant have been reported. The plant is also considered as an important component of various herbal preparations of the Chinese and Kampo medicine. The present review is an attempt to enumerate various biologically tested activities and evaluation of different phytochemicals present in this important medicinal plant.
Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Integrative Medicine Ano de publicação: 2010 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Inglês Revista: Journal of Integrative Medicine Ano de publicação: 2010 Tipo de documento: Artigo