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Leucas aspera: A review.

M S Prajapati¹, J B Patel, K Modi

¹Kalol Institute of Pharmacy, Gujarat University, Kalol, India.

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Leucas aspera, known as Thumbai, is a medicinal plant found across India. Its rich phytochemical profile supports various pharmacological activities, encouraging further research into its therapeutic potential.

Keywords:

Antimicrobial activity Leucas aspera lamiaceae triterpenoid

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Area of Science:

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Phytochemistry

Background:

Leucas aspera (Thumbai) is a plant traditionally used for its antipyretic and insecticidal properties.
It is widely distributed throughout India and neighboring regions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the known medicinal properties and phytochemical constituents of Leucas aspera.
To highlight the pharmacological activities and encourage exploration of new therapeutic uses.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on Leucas aspera.
Analysis of reported pharmacological activities and phytochemical compounds.

Main Results:

Leucas aspera exhibits significant antifungal, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antinociceptive, and cytotoxic activities.
Key phytochemicals identified include triterpenoids, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, b-sitosterol, and specific phenolic compounds.

Conclusions:

Leucas aspera is a valuable source of medicinally active compounds.
The plant's diverse pharmacological effects warrant further investigation for novel therapeutic applications.