A review on pharmacological significance of genus Jatropha (Euphorbiaceae).
10.1007/s11655-012-1267-8
- Author:
Surendra Kr SHARMA
1
;
Harneet SINGH
Author Information
1. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hisar, India.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Analgesics;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Animals;
Anthelmintics;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Anti-Inflammatory Agents;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Anticonvulsants;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Antidiarrheals;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Humans;
Hypoglycemic Agents;
pharmacology;
therapeutic use;
Jatropha;
chemistry;
classification
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2012;18(11):868-880
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A number of herbs belonging to the genus Jatropha of Euphorbiaceae family are noted for their medicinal benefits. The genus Jatropha is one of the prospective biodiesel yielding crops. The plants which have been so far explored include J. curcas, J. gossypifolia, J. glandulifera, J. multifida and J. podagrica. Although, the plants of this genus are widely distributed, there is an exiguity of scientific literature proclaiming the medicinal benefits of the plants belonging to genus Jatropha. The present paper is a pragmatic approach to accrue the findings on this very significant genus.
