ASYSTASIA GANGETICA: REVIEW ON MULTIPOTENTIAL APPLICATION
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Asystasia gangetica (L).T. also known as “Chinese violet” is a rapidly growing straggling herb mainly distributed in India. In traditional system of medicine, the plant is used for various ailments and diseases. The present review article overview the ethanomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological investigation carried out on the plant.
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SK Tilloo , VB Pande , TM Rasala , VV Kale
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