Experimental studies on Thevetia neriifolia Juss - A review

Authors
Gulati, A Jain, SK Srivastava, PS
Citation
A. Gulati et al., Experimental studies on Thevetia neriifolia Juss - A review, I J CHEM B, 39(11), 2000, pp. 808-812
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY SECTION B-ORGANIC CHEMISTRY INCLUDING MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
03764699 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
808 - 812
Database
ISI
SICI code
0376-4699(200011)39:11<808:ESOTNJ>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
This review article provides a comprehensive description of various studies , carried out on Thevetia neriifolia which is a source of several cardioact ive glycosides, since early 20th century. The article provides an overview of various other medicinal herbs containing cardiac glycosides and discusse s in depth various compounds isolated so far from this medicinal herb and t heir pharmacology. Additionally, various in vitro and biotransformation stu dies carried out on Thevetia and yield of glycosides in cultures is also de tailed.