A REVIEW ON CLERODENDRUM INERME(L) GAERTN

Author(s): Mahesh Siripuram*, Sandhya rani Mondi, Krishna mohan Gottumukkula, Mangala Gowri

Abstract: Wild Jasmine isan evergreen mangrove plant which belongs to the family Verbenaceae (Lamiaceae). It is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the countries, grown as small trees, Sprawling shrubs and herbs in costal India. It is as a versatile plant and can be grown as a topiary or as a bonsai in India. These plant include parts like leaves, Flowers, Stems, Fruits and Barks are used for the medicinal purpose in ancient times.The researches on Clerodendrum inerme provide the proof that it contains chemical constituents like Triterpenoids, Tannins, diterpenoids, Alkaloids, glycosides, phenols, flavonoids, and, volatile oils and steroids. However, the researches also prove that it is used as anti-diabetic, anti–microbial anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic activity, anti-malarial, anti-oxidant. These plant mainly used for the traditional purpose like febrifugal and uterine stimulant.So these article describe about the phytochemicals and pharmacological activities of Clerodendrum inerme.

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