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

Academic Journal