A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities of Digera muricata (L.)

Anita S. Ippar; Habeeba S. Shaikh

doi:10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00035

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

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A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities of Digera muricata (L.)

Author(s): Anita S. Ippar, Habeeba S. Shaikh

Email(s): habibashaikh762@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00035

Address: Anita S. Ippar1*, Habeeba S. Shaikh2
1,2Matoshri Institute of Pharmacy, Dhanore, Maharashtra, India - 423401.
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Published In: Volume - 16, Issue - 3, Year - 2024

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ABSTRACT:
Digera muricata (L.) Mart belonging to the Pigweed family that is the Amaranthaceae. These are commonly known as “False Amaranth” or “Tartara”. It is an annual medicinal herb native to Egypt to E. Kenya and Malesia. In India it is found throughout states as a weed. It is traditionally folk system of medicine. D.muricata (L.) Mart is a medicinal plant use as cooling agent and astringent in Ayurveda. D. muricata (L.) Mart is pharmacologically known for it's Antimicrobial, Antibacterial,Antifungal, Antidiabetic, Anti-fertility, Antioxidant ,Anticancer, Antileishmanial, Antitesticular, Prophylactic agent, Allopathic and Protective effect. It also used in Nephrotoxicity, laxative, diuretic, treat renal disorder, and prevent pus formation locally. Boiled root infusion of D. muricata (L.) Mart is used in mother child birth for lactation purpose. The phytochemical screening of D. muricata (L.) Mart revealed the presence of various primary metabolite such a Proteins, Carbohydrates, Chlorophylls, Amino acids, Reducing sugars, Lipids and Secondary metabolite such as Phenols, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Saponins, Tannins,Cardiac glycosides, Anthraquinone. It also contains an Alpha and beta Spinosterol,Rutin, Vitamins like Ascorbic acid, Thiamine, Riboflavin also Enzymes superoxide, Peroxidase. It contains a mineral such as K>Ca>Mg>Na>P>Fe>Zn>Cu.

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Anita S. Ippar, Habeeba S. Shaikh. A Comprehensive Review on Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Activities of Digera muricata (L.). Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2024; 16(3):185-0. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2024.00035

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