Perspective of dietetic and antioxidant medicinal plants by Dilip De Sarker

Author:Dilip De Sarker
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-93-84878-95-5
Publisher: Notion Press
Published: 2015-05-28T04:00:00+00:00

Justicia (Acanthaceae)

J. adhatoda L.

B.- Basak; E.- Malabar Nut.

Parts used: Leaves & stems.

Medicinal uses:

A decoction of the leaves is used for cold and cough, bronchitis, tuberculosis and other lung and bronchiole disorders and even chicken pox. The leaves are applied to wounds for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Antioxidant Potentiality: Low activity198.

Biodiversity status: Frequent.

J. gendarussa Burm.

B.- Jagatmadan; E.- Gandarusa.

Parts used: Leaves.

Medicinal uses:

It is beneficial for respiratory disorders like cough, cold, bronchitis and chronic rheumatism.

Antioxidant Potentiality: Low activity199.

Biodiversity status: Frequent.

J. spicigera Schltdl.

B.- Lal Basak; E.- Mohintli.

Parts used: Leaves & stems.

Medicinal uses:

Acts as stimulant & antidysenteric. Used as an anti-inflammatory for the treatment of uterine cancer, gastrointestinal disorders like nausea, stomachache, cramps and diarrhea.

Antioxidant Potentiality: Moderate activity200.

Biodiversity status: Less Frequent.

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