Review Article
Insights into the phytochemical potential of Lawsonia inermis L. for future small molecule based therapeutic applications
Author(s): Debapriya Das, Dipu Samanta, Rajat Banerjee, Suchita Sinha, Bidisha Mallick, Sayak Ganguli and Debleena Roy*
Lawsonia inermis L., commonly known as Henna plant, have been reported to be useful both medicinally and commercially. The phytochemical extract of this plant leaves have been reported to be a rich source of phenols, glycosides, anthraquinones and many other active constituents. Therapeutically, this plant has been used to treat diabetes, arthritis, obesity, ulcers, wounds, microbial infections, inflammation and liver damage. The extracts have also been instrumental in lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels in mice. But one of the most crucial aspects of this plant is, limiting the growth of malignant cells. Extracts have shown apoptosis promoting activity in human cancer cell lines like breast cancer cells. The pigment lawsone, is commercially used on a large scale, as a dying agent for fabrics and skin. This component has shown potential role in reducing oxidative burst in cell.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/irjps.2020.006