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Detailed examination of Calotropis gigantea's phytochemical and pharmacological screening results for medicinal uses

Abstract

In our daily lives and for our health, herbal plants are essential. From ancient times to the present, they have been in use. Calotropis gigantea is another significant plant in herbal medicine. Calotropis gigantea is well-known for being used in traditional medicine because of its many healing qualities that can treat a wide range of illnesses. Herbal medications are widely accessible in nature and have fewer negative effects. Antioxidants are chemical substances that halt the flow of electrons or hydrogen, preventing other molecules from oxidizing. Reactive oxygen species and free radicals are two threats that antioxidants can fend against in the human body. Antioxidants found in medicinal plants include vitamins, minerals, enzymes, carotenoids, flavonoids, polyphenols, saponins, and polyphenols. The most prevalent polyphenolic components in plant extracts include tannins, alkaloids, phenols, and flavonoids. Numerous phytochemicals have been identified in various portions of C. gigantea, particularly the leaves, including flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, steroids, saponins, and terpenes. It offers a variety of therapeutic benefits. Different parts of this plant have been shown in various polyherbal preparations to exhibit anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, anticancer, and antitumor properties, and to be able to cure a variety of diseases and disorders, including asthma, colds, epilepsy, fever, indigestion, leprosy, piles, and skin diseases. Comprehending diverse pharmacological effects and medical uses is vital. Consequently, a molecular and biochemical analysis of them is required in order to interpret them scientifically. The huge industrial uses and economic significance of Calotropis have made it a unique relevance in India. Suchithra MS*

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