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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Leucas aspera: An integrative review of its pharmacological potency and pharmacognostical insights
Authors
Ashel Rovita L, Midhuna K
Abstract
Leucas aspera is
a plant species belongs to the genus Leucas and the family Lamiaceae. Species
has different common names depending its location and most commonly known as
Tumbai or Thumba, is distributed throughout India from the Himalayas down to
Ceylon. It is known for its various uses in the fields of medicine and
agriculture. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review on the
pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and pharmacological aspects of Leucas aspera.
Traditionally different parts of the plants are used as an antipyretic,
insecticide, stimulant, emmenagogue, expectorant, aperient and diaphoretic. Leaves
are found to be useful in chronic rheumatism, chronic skin eruptions specially
in psoriasis. In case of snake bite, bruised leaves are applied locally. The
plant mainly contains triterpenoids, oleanolic acid, b-sitosterol, diterpenes,
ursolic acid, nicotine, sterols, glucoside and phenolic compounds. The plant,
flower extract and essential oil shows various activities like antioxidant,
anti-microbial, anti-fungal and antinociceptive etc.
Pages:12-16
How to cite this article:
Ashel Rovita L, Midhuna K "<i>Leucas aspera</i>: An integrative review of its pharmacological potency and pharmacognostical insights". International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 12-16
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