A Review on Cressa cretica Linn.: A Halophytic Plant

Pharmacognosy Reviews,2010,4,8,161-166.
Published:October 2010
Type:Plant Review
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

S. Priyashree, S. Jha1, S. P. Pattanayak1

1Government Pharmacy Institute, Bariatu, Ranchi-834009, Jharkhand, India

2Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, Jharkhand, India

Abstract:

Herbal medicine is used by up to 80% of the population in developing countries. Cressa cretica L. is a popular holophytic plant and is used in folklore medicine for ailments including diabetes, ulcers, asthma, anthelmintic, stomachic, tonic and aphrodisiac purposes, enriches the blood and is useful in constipation, leprosy and urinary discharges. The plant is traditionally used in Bahrain as expectorant and antibilious agent. Scientific evidence suggests its versatile biological functions such as its antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, anticancer with some other plants, anti-inflammatory and improving testicular function in rats. In this article, a comprehensive account of the morphology, phytochemical constituents, ethnobotany and biological activities are included in view of the recent findings of importance on the plant, C. cretica.

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S. Priyashree, Jha, S. , and Pattanayak, S. P. , A Review on Cressa cretica Linn.: A Halophytic Plant, Pharmacognosy Reviews, vol. 4, no. 8, pp. 161-166, 2010.