Abstract

AN OVERVIEW OF SOME PROMISING MEDICINAL PLANTS WITH ANTI- PSORIATIC ACTIVITY: A REVIEW

Thushara P. V.* and Arun Kumar K. V.

ABSTRACT

Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin condition characterised by the hyper proliferation of epidermis, Different therapy was available for the treatment of psoriasis. Herbal medicine, also known as phytomedicine, have been widely used since the ancient times. Studies has been proved that the medicinal plants are rich sources of chemical substances with potential therapeutical and pharmacological activity for treatment of many diseases. The plant containing various constituents that have anti – psoriatic activity. Herbal preparation can be more effective than conventional medicines, These are safe. By Considering these facts the present review aims to reveal the up to date literature on recent ethnomedical uses with phytochemical review of two different medicinal plants Cynodon dactylon, Wrightia tinctoria which are commonly used for treatment of psoriasis like effect in aurvedic system of medicine.

Keywords: Psoriasis, Cynodon dactylon, Wrightia Tinctoria.