EXPERIMENTAL PHARMACOLOGY OF BHARANGI [CLERODENDRUMSERRATUM(LINN.) MOON]- A REVIEW UPDATE

Abstract

Research in the field of medicinal plants can be broadly classified as Literature research, Fundamental research, Experimental research and Clinical research. Enrichment of Dravyaguna (materiamedica) depends to a great extent on all the above types of researches.Bharangi[Clerodendrumserratum(Linn.) Moon] a medicinal plant mentioned in Ayurveda classics has proven to possess multiple pharmacological activities. Ethno-pharmacological significance of Bharangi is due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-asthmatic, anti-histaminic, antimicrobial, anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-tussive, spermicidal and CNS depressant activity. Bharangi root, stem, stem-bark and leaves have been used traditionally for various ailments. Clerodendrumserratum(Linn.) Moon has been studied for different pharmacological activities, using different parts ( root ,stem, leaf) and using various animal models. Clerodendrumserratum(Linn.) Moonwith immense pharmacological activities has been reviewed with an aim to provide a reference source to plan further research strategy on the plant for the unexplored Pharmacological uses of Clerodendrumserratum(Linn.) Moon.The present review encompasses the recent pre-clinical studies ofBharangi[Clerodendrumserratum(Linn.) Moon] carried out in the field of Experimental Pharmacology and its further scope in clinical research.