STUDIES ON MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF CONVOLVULUS PLURICAULIS AND BOERHAAVIA DIFFUSA

Abstract

In the present study two drugs Convolvulus pluricaulis (Shankhpushpi) and Boerhaavia diffusa (Punafnava) have been studied for the identification of their parts of medicinal value and seasonal variations in their pharmacological activities. C. pluricaulis has a maximum barbiturate hypnosis potentiation and hypotensive activity in leaves and flowers. On the other hand B. diffusa showed maximum diuretic and anti-inflammatory activity in roots and leaves. The present studies have shown maximum diuretic and anti-inflammatory activity in B. diffusa during rainy season. C. pluricaulis shows maximum hypotensive and barbiturate hypnosis potentiating activity during spring season. Steps to conserve the plant have been urged.