Mini Review on Antipyretic activities of Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been being used by people in traditional health care systems for thousands of years. Various modern medicines are discovered that are used to treat various ailments but they have side effects. Popularity of modern medicine is declining due to adverse effects. Herbal medicines have fewer side effects and are cheap. Literature review indicate that herbal medicine have proven pharmacological activities. These plants are alternative source of herbal origin. We present a review of anti-pyretic activity of this plant in order to provide comprehensive documentation and suggest perspective for future research. A review of literature published in scientific journals, books, thesis and reports. Medicinal plants having activity include such as Alstonia boonei, Cymbopogon citratus, Cuscuta reflexa Roxb and Solanum nigrum etc. To our knowledge, this paper is the most comprehensive to date to reveal medicinal potential of plants species and may be useful in the treatment of pyrexia.