Research Article | Published: 01 September 2007

Phytochemical and biological studies on Plumbago zeylanica

Shubhra Goutam, Mahendra Kumar Kashyap and Tarunika R. Jopat

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 14 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 239-244 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2007-HDQE46 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present review summarizes the studies regarding the isolation and characterization of phytoconstituents and the biological activity of Plumbago zeylanica. Biological activity like: cytotoxic activity, antifertility, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer and CNS activity of this plant have been reviewed in this paper.

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Goutam, S., Kashyap, M.K. and Jopat, T.R., 2007. Phytochemical and biological studies on Plumbago zeylanica. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 14(3), pp.239-244. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2007-HDQE46

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