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| Title: | Little known uses of common aquatic plant, Hydrilla verticillata (Linn. f.) Royle |
| Authors: | Pal, D K
Nimse, S B |
| Keywords: | Hydrilla verticillata
Aquatic plant
Medicinal uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants
Detoxifying agents |
| Issue Date: | Apr-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. cl.7 — A61K 35/78, A 23L 1/00 |
| Abstract: | Plants
have been associated with health, nutrition and overall care of mankind since
time immemorial. Hydrilla
verticillata (Linn.f.) Royle
is credited with numerous biological activities. The plant is the rich source
of variable nutrients and chemical constituents like saponins, vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, detoxifying agents, etc. Hydrilla is
especially valuable to true vegetarians. Besides its other uses,
therapeutically this plant may be used to provide complete nutrition, to
improve digestion and gastrointestinal function, circulation, neurological
health, blood sugar control, to strengthen immunity and increase endurance. The
paper highlights various medicinal uses of the plant and different nutrients
and chemical constituents present in it. |
| Page(s): | 108-111 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1092 (Online); 0972-592X (Print) |
| Source: | NPR Vol.5(2) [March-April 2006]
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