Pharmacologcical Activity Of Helicteres Isora L. A Review Article

  • Khan Usmanghani Hamdard University, Karachi-74600, Pakistan
  • Syed Muhammad Ali Shah Hamdard University, Karachi-74600, Pakistan
Keywords: Helicteres isora, Pharmacological activity, Sitosterol

Abstract

Helicteres isora belong to Sterculiaceae family. It has been used as a medicine from ancient time. It is a large shrub and pharmacologically seen as an antioxidant and cytoprotective. It also exhibit hepatoprotective, anticancer and anti-HIV activity. Aqueous extract of bark showed antihyperglycemic activity.

Author Biographies

Khan Usmanghani, Hamdard University, Karachi-74600, Pakistan

Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Eastern Medicine

Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, Hamdard University, Karachi-74600, Pakistan

Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Eastern Medicine

Published
2013-12-17