World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION ALONG WITH AN EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ARTICLE ON A MEDICINAL PLANT OF ARGEMONE MEXICANA AND THEIR MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE WITH PHYTOCHEMICAL POTENTIAL

Dr. Satendra Kumar* and Dr. Anil Kumar

ABSTRACT

Argemone Mexicana is commonly known as ‘Mexican prickly poppy’ and ‘Satyanashi’ is a common name. Its potential as a medicinal plant has been practiced traditionally and been prescribed as medicines by Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathic practices since several years. it is a well-known weed in the agricultural and waste lands. It is a widely distributed plant throughout the subtropical and tropical regions of the world. Argemone Mexicana Linn has been reported that Each part of these plant posses bio active compounds that help in curing ailments like Anti-malarial, Antibacterial, ring worm infections, fungal infections, cancer, Wound healing, Hepato protective, Anti-HIV, Vaso relaxant activities etc. The present article show the pharmacological and phytochemical work done on the plant and determines a scientific base for novel study for future research to establish toxin free response of plant or its phytoconstituents. Therefore the present study is aimed to highlight the botanical characters, its Phytochemical and pharmacological activities in various diseases.

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