Surbhi Ahirwar, Disha Kurmi, Deeksha Kurmi, Parveen Nisha*
Sagar Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sagar (M.P.), India
*Address for corresponding Author
Ms. Parveen Nisha
Associate Professor
Sagar Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sagar (M.P.) India
Abstract
The fruits of Luffa acutangula contained tannin, saponin, anthroquinone, sterols, glycosides, carbohydrates, reducing sugar, flavinoids, phenolic compounds, quinines, lignins, cucurbitacins, oil, and triterpenes, according to a phytochemical examination of the extracts. Pharmacological research revealed that Luffa acutangula has antibacterial, antiparasitic, anticancer, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, nephroprotective, and gastroprotective activities. It also had immunomodulatory, abortifacient, anticataleptic, and behavioural altering effects. The chemical make-up and pharmacological effects of Luffa acutangula were covered in the current review.
Keywords: Herbal constituents, pharmacology, therapeutics, Luffa acutangula
