Abstract

A REVIEW ON COCCULUS PENDULUS (J. R. FORST. & G. FORST.) DIELS: TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Surbhi Jangir*, Dr. Kumkum Mathur, Dr. Manoj Goyal, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Yadav

ABSTRACT

The ethno pharmacy of Rajasthan represents a good example of a strongly interconnected integration between medicinal remedies, health, diet and traditional healing practices characterized by cultural specific symbolism. One such under-explored plant is an evergreen tropical tree Cocculus pendulus (J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Diels. The genus Cocculus belongs to the family Menispermaceae, comprises about 35 species, distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical countries of the world. Cocculus pendulus and Cocculus hirsutus mainly found in Rajasthan. Cocculus pendulus reported to have good medicinal values in traditional system such as used in biliousness, menstrual disorder, jaundice, leprosy, helminthic, syphilis, fever, malaria, inflammation and used in rheumatic pains. Leaves, roots, bark, stems have been reported for medicinal activity. Therefore, the present review aims to provide updated comprehensive information on the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of different parts of Cocculus pendulus (J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.) Diels (Menispermaceae).

Keywords: Cocculus pendulus, traditional uses and pharmacological properties.