A Pharmacognostic and pharmacological overview on Bombax ceiba
Journal Title: Scholars Academic Journal of Pharmacy - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Bombax ceiba is commonly known as silk cotton tree and semal which belongs to family Bombacaceae. Bombax ceiba is an important medicinal plant of tropical and subtropical India. Its medicinal usage has been reported in the traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani. It has wide range of medicinal and pharmacological application. It is used in tradition system of medicine and exibits diuretic, dysenteric, emetic, diarrhoeal, Wounds, Acne, skin blemish and pigmentation, Cold and cough. It has many pharmacological activities like In-vitro Anti-inflammatory, Anti-diabetic, Anti-obesity, Hypotensive, Antioxidant, Antiangiogenic, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity, Aphrodisiac and Antipyretic. This paper provides an overview on pharmacological, phytochemical properties and therapeutic benefits of the plant. Keywords: Bombax ceiba, In-vitro Anti-inflammatory, Anti-diabetic, Anti-obesity, Antiangiogenic, Hypotensive.
Authors and Affiliations
Verma Rameshwar, Devre Kishor, Gangrade Tushar, Gore Siddharth, Gour Sudarshan
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