Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review

Kshirsagar, A. D.; Ingale, K. G.; Vyawahare, N. S.; Thorve, V. S.

doi:10.4103/0973-7847.70912

Plant ReviewPharmacognosy ReviewsVol. 4 | Issue 8 | 2010 | pp. 167–171Open access

Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review

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¹ Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.
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Correspondence: A. D. Kshirsagar
Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.; Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, INDIA.
Email: ksagar.ajay@gmail.com

Published:: Oct 21, 2010
Received:: Jan 27, 2010
DOI:: 10.4103/0973-7847.70912

How to cite

Kshirsagar, A. D., Ingale, K. G., Vyawahare, N. S., & Thorve, V. S. (2010). Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 4(8), 167–171. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-7847.70912

Abstract

Hygrophila spinosa T Ander, belonging to the family Acanthaceae, is a promising medicinal plant with great economic potential. The medicinal value of H. spinosa has been appreciated in the ancient medical literature. The plant contains terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, and is traditionally known as an aphrodisiac, renal tonic, and for its health-promoting properties. The plant is cultivated throughout India. However, systematic information on the different aspects of this species is not available. In this review, an attempt has been made to present this information.

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Title	Hygrophila spinosa: A comprehensive review
Authors	A. D. Kshirsagar; K. G. Ingale; N. S. Vyawahare; V. S. Thorve
Affiliations	Department of Pharmacology, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Near R.T.O., Pune - 411 001.; Pad. Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Pimpri, Pune - 411 018, INDIA.
Corresponding author	ksagar.ajay@gmail.com
Journal	Pharmacognosy Reviews
Volume / Issue	Vol. 4, Issue 8 (2010)