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CUSCUTA REFLEXA ROXB. A PARASITIC PLANT IN AYURVEDA

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  • The International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Bio-Science

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  • 2013

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Abstract (2. Language): 
Parasitic plants obtain their nutrients from another plant by penetrating to their host xylem and as well as formulations can be brought into market to the host phloem. They absorb water and food stuffs such as sugar and amino acid from their host plant. There are number of parasitic plants which are medicinally important and one among them is Cuscuta reflexa (Convolvulaceae). It is commonly known as Akashvalli, Amarvalli and Akashvel in Sanskrit. The written evidence of Cuscuta reflexa is available since medieval period in various Nighantu like Raj Nighantu, Bhavprakash Nighantu, Nighantu Adarsh and Shankar Nighantu. The herb has only one formulation, Akashvalli Arka besides having good therapeutic effect. The present work reviews the information of the plant so that more research can be carried out and effective
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