PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES ON ROOTS OF RUELLIA TUBEROSA L

It is well known fact that the plants have ability to prepare different chemical compounds for different biological functions. In India the plants are used on large scale for different diseases considering these facts Ruellia tuberosa belonging to family Acanthaceae is selected for the present research work. Ruellia tuberosa is a small herb with fasciculate fleshy swollen roots. The plant is found to be with therapeutic effects as a natural remedy for constipation, antidote for poisons, leprosy, rheumatism, hemorrhoids and burning sensation. Many chemicals like Alkaloids, steroids, Phenolics, terpenoids and saponins are isolated from the roots of Ruellia tuberosa. The root extract is found to be contains different pharmacological properties. The present studies attempt the traditional uses, phytochemical analysis and pharmacological characters of roots of Ruellia tuberosa.