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ABSTRACT
Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov species are widely distributed in the old worlds tropics and subtropics from
southern and tropical Africa and Asia have multiple applications in different folk medicine, including the Indian
Ayurvedic system, and have been documented for Antifertility, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective,
Cardiovascular Effect, Antibacterial activity.
Key words: Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov, pharmacological importances, traditional uses
INTRODUCTION
ASCLEPIADACEAE is a large genus of shrubs, Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov family Asclepiadaceae is a
foetid smelling laticiferous twiner found in the plains throughout the hot parts of India , ascending to an altitude of 1000
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mt. in the Himalayas.
Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov species are widely distributed in the old worlds tropics and subtropics from
southern and tropical Africa and Asia have multiple applications in different folk medicine, including the Indian
Ayurvedic system, and have been documented for Antifertility, Wound Healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective
Cardiovascular Effect, Antibacterial activity. The plant Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov is useful in the diseases of
Vatha, convulsion, Asthma, Poisoning; The root of Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov is useful in mental disorder,
anaemia, leprosy and piles. Plant Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov Possesses Stomachic, Laxative and Diuretic
Properties, useful in cough, biliousness and sore eyes. Leaf paste mixed with castor oil applied to joints in
inflammation, Liver complaints, Spleen Enlargement; leaves have hypoglycemic activity. The juice of the leaves is
given in asthma and applied to rheumatic swellings in combination with lime or ginger; it is also used in the preparation
of medicinal oil given in rheumatism, amenorrhoea, and dysmenorrhoea.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Plant Review
A slender, Hispid, fetid-smelling perennial climber. Leaves opposite, membranous, 3-9cm long and about as
wide, broadly Ovate, Orbicular or deeply Cordate, Acute or short Acuminate at Apex, Pubescent Beneath, Petioles 29cm. Long. Flowers greenish-Yellow or Dull white tinged with purple, borne in axillary, long-peduncled, drooping
clusters. Fruits (follicles) lanceolate, long pointed, about 5cm. long, covered with soft spines and seeds are pubescent,
broadly Ovate.
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Taxonomic Classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
Division:
Magnoliophyta
Class:
Magnoliopsida
Subclass:
Asteridae
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Genus:
Pergularia
Species:
Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov
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Pergularia daemia (forsk.) Chiov, Pergularia daemia Linn., Daemia extensa R.Br., Pergularia extensa N.E.Br. 4
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