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- Title
Biosystematics studies on medicinal plant Urginea indica Kunth. liliaceae - A review.
- Authors
kameshwari, M. N. Shiva; Lakshman, A. Bijul; Paramasivam, G.
- Abstract
Indian squill, Urginea spp. is a very important and rare medicinal plant endemic to India, Africa and Meditteranian Regions. It has magical potential to heal many human diseases with cardiatonic, anticarcinomic, anti jaundice, anti dropsy, anti asthmatic, anti epileptic, dermatological and diuretic properties. Besides it has abortifacient effects and affects on menstrual cycle. It also finds its use as pesticides against fungus, insects and rats. Wide genetic and chromosomal variations were also still being researched to differentiate the different populations of Urginea. The biodiversity and germplasm collection is also a major area of emphasis to protect the rare genus. The basic taxonomic work to higher molecular developmental studies are still being explored in this genus. It is also a great source for many organic compounds yet to be characterized and discovered for its extensive possibility as potential bioactive molecule. The genetic variability and genomic studies are still being a hot topic in research.
- Subjects
BIOLOGICAL classification; MEDICINAL plants; DRIMIA; ABORTIFACIENTS; MENSTRUAL cycle
- Publication
International Journal of Pharmacy & Life Sciences, 2012, Vol 3, Issue 1, p1394
- ISSN
0976-7126
- Publication type
Article