Sunil Yogi
Department of Pharmacology, Jaipur College of Pharmacy, Jaipur
Rakesh Sharma
Department of Pharmacology, Jaipur College of Pharmacy, Jaipur
Abstract
Thalictrum foliolosum DC (Ranunculaceae) is a perennial flowering herb traditionally used as a tonic, antiperiodic, diuretic, febrifuge, purgative and stomachic and for the treatment of snakebite, jaundice, and rheumatism.
To provide a critical assessment of the state-of-the-art related to the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of T. foliolosum with the ultimate objective of providing further research strategies to facilitate the exploitation of the therapeutic potential of T. foliolosum for the treatment of human disorders.
foliolosum is rich in berberine and other benzylisoquinoline alkaloids. T. foliolosum can be used as an excellent and effective herbal remedy for various human ailments since there are no reports on the toxicity of this herb.
Keywords: Thalictrum foliolosum, 8-Oxyberberine, Alkaloids;Berberine, benzylisoquinoline