1. TYLOPHORA INDICA-A REVIEW.
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Joshi, G. S., Trivedi, N. H., Maurya, J. U., and Upadhyay, U. M.
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APOCYNACEAE ,MEDICINAL plants ,ANTIASTHMATIC agents ,ASTHMA treatment ,TRADITIONAL medicine ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Plants are a great source of medicines, especially in traditional medicine, which are useful in the treatment of various diseases. Tylophora indica is a climbing perennial plant indigenous to India. It is grows wild in the southern and eastern region. It has longstanding reputation as a remedy for asthma. The leaves of Tylophora indica are included in Bengal pharmacopeia since 1884. It is said to have laxative, expectorant, diaphoretic (Sweating) and purgative (Vomiting) properties. It has been used for the treatment of various respiratory problems. It has reputation as an alternative and as a blood purifier, often used in rheumatism and syphilitic rheumatism. Root or leaf powder is used in diarrohea, dysentery and intermittent fever. It is an expectorant and administered in respiratory infections, bronchitis and whooping cough. Dried leaves are emetic, diaphoretic and expectorant. It is regarded as one of the best indigenous substitute for ipecacuanha, so it was considered as Indian ipecacuahna in the latter half of the 19th century. Other problems including allergies, bronchitis and colds, as well as dysentery and osteoarthritis pain. Tylophora has increasingly popular for treatment in asthma, based on its traditional use for this purpose. Tylophora indica is also still recommended for some of its other traditional uses, including hay fever, bronchitis and the common cold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012