ABSTRACT

Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones) Schult., commonly known as Izkhar, of Poaceae/ Gramineae family is an aromatic perennial grass used therapeutically since ancient times in Unani medicine, mainly in diseases like ascites, hepatitis, gastric and splenic diseases. Literature survey highlighted it activities as potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, diuretic, hypolipidemic, hypoglycaemic and anticancer activities. These activities are attributed to the phytochemical compounds like terpenes (mono and sesquiterpenes), terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolics compounds. On the contrary, Cymbopogon jwarancusa is quite less explored as compared to other species of the Cymbopogon genus. This review article intends to incorporate the Unani aspect of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (CJ), its ethnomedicinal and therapeutic activities, traditional/folklore uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological studies available in present and previously published research, literatures and manuscript. This compilation may prove to be a novel evidence-based beneficial anthology for researchers and a miracle drug in pharmaceutical industry as it may impose synergistic effect when used with conventional medicines. Keywords: Unani Medicine, Izkhar, Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jones) Schult., Antioxidant, Carminative
Publication date: 01/08/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.8.7346