ANTI-TUBERCULAR HERBAL EXTRACTS USED IN AYURVEDA - A MINI REVIEW
T. LAKSHMI
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
ANITHA ROY
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
N. E. KAVIYA
Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
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Abstract
In Ayurveda, there are many herbal extracts which have been identified and said to have the potential in treating tuberculosis. Although many other modern medicines have been found for the treatment of tuberculosis, the use of herbal extracts in treating tuberculosis is becoming more interesting and common due to the adverse reactions of modern medications. In this review, the various types, chemical constituents and the Anti tubercular activity of traditional herbal extracts has been discussed.
Keywords: Herbal extracts, tuberculosis, treatment, adverse reactions