Aerva sanguinolenta (L) Blume: A Review on Morphology, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Aspects

Abstract

In India, herbs have always been the natural form of medicine. Many of the most common medicines are developed from the components of medicinal plants. Aerva sanguinolenta (F: Amaranthaceae) is a pernennial herb found in tropical countries. It is commonly known as climbing wool plant. It is having many folklore medicinal uses like wound healing, anti-inflammatory, diuretic etc. As far as the available literature is concerned, this plant has not yet been scientifically validated. This review provides good information with regard to its identification parameters and to develop new therapies from the plant parts.

Keywords: Aerva sanguinolenta, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, wound healing

Cite this Article

Silvia N, Pushpa Kumari K, Asha Priya M. Aerva sanguinolenta (L) Blume: A Review on Morphology, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Aspects. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy. 2016; 3(2): 1–5p.