A review on medicinal uses of Acalypha indica linn

Abstract

The medicinal uses of Acalypha indica possesses diuretic, purgative, anti-bacterial, anti- fungal, and anthelmintic properties. This medicinal plants traditionally used for treating intestinal worms, gun problems, stomach aches, hernia, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, scabies and skin diseases. It can be used externally and internally for medicinal purpose. It contains a number of medically active ingredients including essential oil, resin, tannins and alkaloids. Decoction is used to treat asthma, intestinal worms and stomach-ache. Leaf powder is used for maggot-infested wounds. It helps in proper functioning of digestive system and respiratory organs.