Catharanthus roseus and Andrographis Paniculata description
Catharanthus roseus
Chemical Constituents / Active Principals:
The major alkaloids present in Catharanthus are:
Rosinidin
Vinblastine
Vincristine
Uses:
The plant juice is used in the treatment of hypertension.
The root extraction is very important in cancer treatment.
The leaf extraction is also used to control blood sugar levels.
The plant decoction is used to cure liver problems.
Andrographis paniculata
The plant has many promising medicinal properties: significant antimicrobial activity and promise as an herb that can lessen the severity and frequency of colds. Herbs such as Andrographis help in strengthening the immune system.
Chemical Constituents of Kalmegh:
Andrographolide
14-Deoxy-11-dehydroandrographolide
5,4′-Dihydroxy-7,8,2′,3′-tetramethoxyflavone
Andrographin
Neoandrographolide
Medicinal Uses:
The plant extraction is used in any type of skin disease.
The alkaloids present in the leaf are used to cure gastrointestinal disorders.
The leaf dust is used to cure diarrhoea.
Any type of stomachic problems become cured by taking off leaf juice regularly in a certain amount.
The whole plant extraction is taken to cure jaundice.
