Abstract

MURDANNIA NUDIFLORA: UNVEILING THE ETHNOMEDICINAL LEGACY, EXPLORING PHYTOCHEMICAL DIVERSITY, AND UNRAVELING PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

Mohanapriya D.*, Gayathri K. and Vasanthapriyan S.

ABSTRACT

Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan, commonly known as dove weed, is a plant species with a rich history of traditional medicinal use across different regions worldwide. This annual herb, belonging to the family Commelinaceae, is native to tropical and subtropical areas of Asia and Africa, with India being particularly diverse in its species. Traditionally, various parts of the plant have been utilized to treat ailments such as asthma, leprosy, piles, stomach complaints, and more. Recent scientific investigations have focused on validating its traditional uses and exploring its pharmacological properties. Studies have revealed that Murdannia nudiflora extracts contain phenolic compounds, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, sterols, triterpenoids thus it exhibit analgesic, antioxidant, cytoxicity, antibacterial, antimicrobial,
anticancer, hepatoprotective and anticancer activity. Furthermore, Murdannia nudiflora has been utilized in traditional medicine across cultures for diverse purposes, including wound healing, influenza prevention, detoxification, and addressing chronic conditions like diabetes and skin diseases. This abstract summarizes the ethno-medicinal use, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Murdannia nudiflora, highlighting its potential as a valuable source of therapeutic agents.

Keywords: Murdannia nudiflora, Flavonoids, Antioxidant, Ethnomedicinal use.