PHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEW OF LANTANA CAMARA .L REVIEW ARTICLE

https://doi.org/10.61096/ijpir.v2.iss1.2012.01-05

Authors

  • Kumarasamyraja D Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidhambaram, Tamil nadu, India – 608 002.
  • Jeganathan N S Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidhambaram, Tamil nadu, India – 608 002.
  • Manavalan R Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidhambaram, Tamil nadu, India – 608 002.

Keywords:

Herbal medicine, Lantana camara, Pharmacological activities.

Abstract

Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare known to mankind. Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. India has a rich tradition of plant based knowledge in health care. Among the large number of herbal drugs existing in India, very few have been studied systematically so far. Lantana camara is a rugged evergreen shrub from the tropics. The plant extract are used in folk medicine for the treatment of chicken pox, measles, asthma, ulcers, swellings, eczema and high blood pressure. Decoction of plant used for tetanus, rheumatism, malaria and Decoction of fresh leaves used for gargle for toothaches. Pounded leaves used for cuts, ulcers and swelling. The present study was attempted to investigate the wide pharmacological activities of lantana camara .L.

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Published

2012-01-03

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2012): 2012 Volume -2 - Issue 1

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