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2 articles for “Smilax zeylanica”
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Smilax zeylanica linn: Pharmacognostic, Taxonomical and Phytochemical Status
Abstract: Plants have always been a center of attraction since ancient times and widely exploited for various needs by humans. Smilax zeylanica linn is a small woody climber belonging to the family Smilacaceae. Smilax china, a very well-known plant used for production of Sarsaparilla is also a member of this family. Thus S. zeylanica is used as a substitute for S. china for obtaining sarsaparilla or chopachini. From the leaves up …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Preliminary Analytical Study of Parangipattai Rasayanam (PRM) – A Siddha Polyherbal Formulation
Abstract: Parangipattai Rasayanam is a purely herbal product used commonly for the management of Vaatha diseases (anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity), skin diseases, etc. The Parangipattai Rasayanam is an orally administrable pharmaceutical drug which is a combination of 28 ingredients namely Parangipattai (Smilax china, Linn), Kodiveli (Plumbago zeylanica), Amukaraa (Withania somnifera, Linn), Milagu (Piper nigrum, Linn), Thipili (Piper longum, Linn), Omam (Carum capticum benth and Hook), Kurosaaniomam (Hyoscyamus niger, Linn), etc. Lack …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 38–40 Read article