ISSN (Online) : 2277-4572
Author(s): Singhmura Saroj *
Clerodendrum infortunatum Linn (verbanacea) is one of the commonly used traditional plants for several purposes throughout the plains of India., including tropical regions of Myanmar, Pakistan, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka1 . It is used as ailments like tumor, diarrhea, skin disorder, venereal and scrofulous complaints ,wounds,wormicide2 , post natal complication, as vermifuge, febrifuge in malarial fever specially in children, laxative, cholagogue, for removal of ascarids in anus ,as antidote for colic, scorpion sting and snake bite. The present review explores the historical background, chemical constituents, pharmacological actions, uses and future aspects of this novel herbal drug to be available for human health industry commercially.
