Unani Perspective and Recent Studies on Phytopharmacological Activities of Operculina turpethum Linn.: A Review

Author(s): Zeba Afrin*, Sofia Naushin and Aisha Siddiqui

Abstract: Turbud (Operculina turpethum Linn. syn. Ipomoea turpethum) belonging to family Convolvulaceae is commonly used since centuries in Unani system of medicine for the treatment of various disorders like paralysis, chronic cough, sciatica, melancholia, epilepsy, bronchitis, helminthiasis, constipation, haemorrhoids, anemia and hepatitis. Roots or stem bark of the plant is used in Unani system of medicine to treat a variety of diseases. A number of scientific studies have shown that Operculina turpethum possesses promising anti-ulcer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, cytotoxic, laxative, antioxidant and anti-diarrhoeal activities. This article discusses and summarizes the important medicinal actions, uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Operculina turpethum in the perspective of Unani literature as well as modern scientific research.

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