Nutraceutical Application and Action Mechanism of polyphenols by Plumbago zeylanica

Food Science and Nutraceutical

Worldwide demand for medicinal plants is high since they have historically been used as a source of medicine. They have been utilised for a long time to cure disease and prevent health problems. One of the medicinal plants that is frequently used for its therapeutic properties is Ceylon leadwort also known as Plumbago zeylanica. It is an evergreen plant that may be found all over India. It includes a variety of bioactive polyphenols, including tri-terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, naphthoquinones, glycosides, and saponins. Plumbagin is the main active ingredient among all the chemical components and has been linked to the plant's therapeutic applications, the total amount of plumbagin found in the Roots, the root, and root bark have a larger claim in traditional treatments against numerous ailments. It has a wide spectrum of medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant, memory enhancer, and anti-cancer. Many studies have been conducted to assess its potential for Nutraceutical use. The purpose of this review is to provide knowledge about this plant's phytochemistry & Nutraceutical properties

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