PARANTHI (IXORA COCCINEA) A REVIEW
Dr. Rafea Taqudees Johar Iqubal* and Dr. Priyadarshan Murlidhar Joglekar
ABSTRACT
Ayurved is an eternal medical science which is an integral part of Atharva veda. A part of Ayurvedic treatment includes the use of the different parts of the medicinal plants to cure specific aliments. Paranthi (Ixora Coccinea) is one such medicinal plant having medicinal potential to cure various disease. Present review of Paranthi highlights an literatures review regarding its vernacular names, synonyms, classification, geographical distribution, external morphology, phytochemistry, ayurvedic properties as well as pharmacological action from different Ayurvedic Samhitas, Nighantus & present modern sciences, literature, books and article published in peer viewed journals.
Keywords: Paranthi (Ixora Coccinea), jungle flame, antioxidant, wound healing, lupeols, sterols.
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