World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

CARALLUMA ADSCENDENS (MAKAD SHING) AS A POTENTIAL MEDICINAL HERB

*Kumkar R. D., Prof. Shaikh Nikhat M., Dome Kartiki and Kanavde Rajeshree

ABSTRACT

Many herbal remedies have been employed in various medicinal systems for the treatment and management of
various diseases. The plant Caralluma adscendens has been used in different system of traditional medication for
the treatment of disease and aliments of human being. It is reported to contain various glycosides, flavonoids and
steroids. It has been reported as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, analgesic, anti-ulcers,
antibacterial, hypoglycemic activities. There are also reports available for traditional uses of this plant for its
dermatitis, anti-obesity, as a bloat, wound healing activities. Caralluma fimbriata extract has received Generally
Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for use as a nutraceutical to combat the most serious public health concern
(i.e., obesity). More than 260 species grouped under the genus Caralluma (Family Apocynaceae) are distributed in
tropical Asia and Mediterranean regions of the globe.

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