REVIEW LITERATURE ON Justicia wynaadensis

Botany

Complete analysis of Justicia wynaadensis belongs to the Acanthaceae family. Commonly called Maddu Toppu, aati toppu, in Kodagu District, Karnataka. Justicia wynaadensis has high medical properties. It has been reported that Justicia wynaadensis has anti-bacterial properties, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory activity. On the basis of above Justicia wynaadensis is potential to be used as nutraceuticals and natural colorant. This review article shows the so far done and reported experiment and results of Justicia wynaadensis. It has been observed that very few work has carried out on this particular species. All the research conducted on Justicia wynaadensis has been gathered and analysis shows that on July and August there comes a monsoon called Aati masa or Kakkada on 18th day of this monsoon medicinal properties of Justicia wynaadensis increases it’s peak. Consumption of Justicia wynaadensis on 18th day gives more health benefits. It is proved that this species has antibacterial and antimicrobial activity. It also contains flavonoids and polyphenolic components and also has anti carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, wound healing capacity. This review literature reports the value and importance of Justicia wynaadensis by showing complete work so far done on this particular species.

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