Abstract
Trianthema portulacastrum L. ( Biskhapra/ Horse purslane) is widely found in tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. This weed automatically spread in cultivated fields. From the ancient time it is used for curative purposes. The plant pertains wide range of applicability and henceforth used as an Ayurvedic herb. The decoction of this herb utilized as a vermifuge, antidote prepared from that helps in treating alcohol poisoning and leaves cure the wound. In the era of phytomedicines lot of work has been done related to its morphology, ethno-pharmacology, medicinal uses, phyto-chemistry and pharmacological properties. Various pharmacological properties like antimicrobial properties, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycemic, hepato-protective activity makes this plant very renowned amongst researchers as they utilized it somewhat like a panacea. Different parts of plants are utilized for the therapeutic purposes and extract prepared in different solvents used in the treatment of various disorders. In this review, an attempt has been made to provide all inclusive information of this plant about its bioactive compounds and their pharmacologoical importance.
Highlights
Trianthema portulacastrum L. (TP) is one of the most important members of Aizoaceae family [1]
20 more species are reported from the similar genus Trianthema, which is an annual or perennial plant and various researches reported about the therapeutic potential of this species
This review shows the evaluation of occurrence, morphology, ethnopharmocology, ecological, biodiversity, phytochemistry, medicinal uses, toxicity and pharmacological activities about T. portulacastrum
Summary
Trianthema portulacastrum L. (TP) is one of the most important members of Aizoaceae family [1]. Screening method help in determination of number of remarkable phytochemicals like alkaloid, carbohydrates, flavonoid, phenolic compounds, steroid and terpenoid [22], Photoecydosone in different parts of plant T. portulacastrum L. which is used for various therapeutic and medicinal purposes [2] This plant is a rich source of organic and inorganic components such as calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), nitrogen (N), Iron (Fe), Zinc(Zn), phosphorus(P), ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and nicotinic acid (Vitamin B) [24] and this species comprised of excellent amount of fiber along with other nutrients which make it useful for animals as a food in the form of fodder while other species of genus Trianthema are rich in fats.
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