Therapeutic Properties of Curculigo Orchioides (Kali-Musli)

Sreevani .P, Sirisha M. V. P. L. P.

Abstract: Kali musli scientifically called as Curculigoorchioidesbelongs to the family Hypoxidaceae. The rhizome of this plant is used as a traditional medicine to cure different ailments. The tuber is Diuretic, aphrodisiac, depurative, appetizer, carminative, viriligenic, antipyretic cures skin diseases, asthma, bronchitis, jaundice, diarrhea, cuts, wounds etc. The potent secondary metabolites of this plant are extracted using different extraction process and different solvent systems. The present review summarizes some important pharmacological properties of Curculigoorchioides products and active principles showing variable medicinal properties which can be further investigated to achieve novel herbal drugs. The present review provides comprehensive information regarding the medicinal uses of rhizome /tuber of Curculigoorchioides.

Keywords: Tuber, Traditional medicine, Pharmacological properties, Herbal Drugs

How to Cite?: Sreevani .P, Sirisha M. V. P. L. P., "Therapeutic Properties of Curculigo Orchioides (Kali-Musli)", Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2822-2825, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23627142948, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23627142948