Use and Phytochemical Activity of Celosia Argentea Linn

Authors

  • Sangeetha R. M. Sc., Biochemistry, Valliammal College for Women, Chennai, INDIA.
  • Kanchana L. Assistant Professor, Biochemistry Valliammal College for Women, Chennai, INDIA.
  • Suresh M. V. Assisant Professor, St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.2.24

Keywords:

Celosia argentea linn, traditional uses, pharmacological activity

Abstract

Since ancient time in India. Celosia argentea linn. Is widely used in traditional medicine, to cure several disorders such as fever, diarrhea, mouth sores, itching wound, jaundice, gonorrhea and inflammation. Literaterature survey from books and journal of traditional Indian medicine revealed that celosia argentia linn. has a lot of medicinal properties. Leaves, stem and root have been reported for medicinal activity, the plant has pharmacologically been studied for various cativities like anti-cancer, hepatoprotection, anti-dibetes etc. However too many scientific studies have been carried out on this plant. For exploring these traditional uses. The present report is deals with traditional uses and pharmacological activity of celosia argentea linn. In the treatment of various diseases.

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Published

2023-05-11

How to Cite

Sangeetha, R., Kanchana, L., & Suresh, M. V. (2023). Use and Phytochemical Activity of Celosia Argentea Linn. Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 2(2), 167–169. https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.2.24

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): April Issue

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Copyright (c) 2023 Sangeetha R., Kanchana L., Suresh M. V.

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