The root of Hemidesmus indicus R. Br., commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, is used traditionally to treat a wide variety of illnesses including rheumatism, leprosy, impotence, urinary tract and skin infections. The anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, renoprotective, neuroprotective and immunomodulatory properties of H. indicus have been investigated in numerous in vivo and in vitro studies. Among these, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity was well documented. This review details the phytochemistry and therapeutic applications of H. indicus root.
BT - Phytotherapy research : PTR C1 - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22887725?dopt=Abstract DA - 2013 Jun DO - 10.1002/ptr.4788 IS - 6 J2 - Phytother Res LA - eng N2 -The root of Hemidesmus indicus R. Br., commonly known as Indian Sarsaparilla, is used traditionally to treat a wide variety of illnesses including rheumatism, leprosy, impotence, urinary tract and skin infections. The anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, renoprotective, neuroprotective and immunomodulatory properties of H. indicus have been investigated in numerous in vivo and in vitro studies. Among these, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity was well documented. This review details the phytochemistry and therapeutic applications of H. indicus root.
PY - 2013 SP - 791 EP - 801 T2 - Phytotherapy research : PTR TI - The bioactive and therapeutic potential of Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. (Indian Sarsaparilla) root. VL - 27 SN - 1099-1573 ER -