Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 3

A Review on: Nothapodytes nimmoniana J. Graham

  • Author:
  • HD Jedage1,, AB Velhal2, ZK Khan3, GD Lavate2, SM Raskar5, PB Salunke6, PS Patil2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 251 to 256

1Department of Pharmacognosy, L.N.B. Chhabada Institute of Pharmacy, Raigaon, Satara, 415020, Maharashtra

2Department of Parmaceutics, L.N.B. Chhabada Institute of Pharmacy, Raigaon, Satara, 415020, Maharashtra

3Department of Pharmaceutical Cemistry, L.N.B. Chhabada Institute of Pharmacy, Raigaon, Satara, 415020, Maharashtra

5Department of Quality Assurance Technique, L.N.B. Chhabada Institute of Pharmacy, Raigaon, Satara, 415020, Maharashtra

6Department of Pharmacology, L.N.B. Chhabada Institute of Pharmacy, Raigaon, Satara, 415020, Maharashtra

*Corresponding Author E-mail: haribajedage@gmail.com

Online published on 24 October, 2018.

Abstract

The Nothapodytes nimmoniana J. Graham. (Icacinaceae) commonly known as Amruta or narakya and locally as Western Maharashtra (India). It contains presence of major source of alkaloids like Camptothecin and 9-Methoxy camptothecin mainly used for treatment of various types of cancer, for AIDS, in malaria and antibacterial, etc. This article provides an overview of key concepts regarding the Phytochemistry, plant biotechnology and phytopharmacological profile of Nothapodytes nimmoniana J. Graham.

Keywords

Nothapodytes nimmoniana J. Graham, Camptothecin, Callus, Phytopharmacology