Phytochemical and ethno-pharmacological profile of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.: A review

Authors

  • Atanu Bhattacharjee
  • Shastry Chakrakodi Shashidhara
  • Santanu Saha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v4i10.355

Abstract

Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. is a well explored traditional Indian medicinal plant used to treat neurological imbalances. Recent pharmacological studies established its multi-directional therapeutic significance as anti-leishmanial, anti-inflammatory, cardio-protective drug. Moreover, it has detoxifying, blood purification property which might be attributed to its immunomodulatory activity. Phytochemical research revealed the plant is rich in alkaloids, pterocarpans, phospholipids, sterols and flavanoids. The review emphasizes primarily on folkloric uses, pharmacological activities of the extracts, biological activities of isolated compounds, toxicity and safety profile of Desmodium gangeticum to provide a comprehensive data for researchers to hit upon new chemical entity responsible for its claimed traditional uses and further clinical trials.

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Published

2013-10-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 10 (2013): Oct

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Review Article

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Phytochemical and ethno-pharmacological profile of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.: A review. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];4(10):507-15. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/878