CUSCUTA REFLEXA (DODDER PLANT): A CRITICAL REVIEW ON THE MEDICINAL PLANT USED IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Cuscuta reflexa is a parasitic plant which belongs to family Convolvulaceae. It is commonly known as dodder plant, amarbel, akashabela. Traditionally it is called miracle plant. It is rootless, perennial, leafless climbing parasitic twining herb which takes food from host plant with help of special organ called haustorium. This review article will collect the detailed description of synonyms, vernacular name, habitat, botanical description, ethno-medicinal uses, properties, chemical constituents, pharmacological uses of Cuscuta reflexa from different classical Ayurvedic literature as well as modern research journals. This review article deals with Antihypertensive, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Hair growth promoting, Antimicrobial, Spasmolytic, Antitumor, Anti-arthritic, Nephroprotective, Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic effect of Cuscuta reflexa. More researches should be done in this plant to explore its mode of action and uses. (PDF) CUSCUTA REFLEXA (DODDER PLANT): A CRITICAL REVIEW ON THE MEDICINAL PLANT USED IN AYURVEDA. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322976783_CUSCUTA_REFLEXA_DODDER_PLANT_A_CRITICAL_REVIEW_ON_THE_MEDICINAL_PLANT_USED_IN_AYURVEDA [accessed Oct 13 2020].