COMBATING SUN DAMAGE: HEMIDESMUS INDICUS AND SANDALWOOD ALBUM FOR TAN REMOVAL ACTIVITY: A REVIEW

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Mahesh Chaudhary
Vijendra Rajan
Dr. Pragnesh Patani

Keywords

Anantmool, sariva, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, Ayurveda

Abstract

Medicinal herbs are frequently employed, either as a single medicine or in combination in the health-care delivery system. Hemidesmus indicus R.Br, also known as 'Anantmul' in Marathi, 'Sariva' in Sanskrit, and 'Indian sarsaparilla' in English, is a semi-erect shrub from the Asclepiadaceae family.[3] It is widely disseminated across India.It contains a variety of phytoconstituents including glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, sterols, and volatile oils.[3] Hemidesmus indicus contains various phytochemicals which are used in allopathic and unani It has traditionally been used to treat skin ailments, dysentery, diarrhoea, syphilis, dyspepsia, leucoderma, and burning sensations.[5] Hemidesmus indicus is one of the most valuable multipurpose plants in nature.[5] Plant roots and leaves are employed in the Ayurvedic medical system. These plants possess bacteriostatic, anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.[5] Hemidesmus indicus contains the following compounds: pragnane glycoside, coumarinolignoids, B amyrin acetate, A amyrin, lupeol acetate, B sitosterol, hexadecenoic acid, hexatriacontane, lupeoloctasonate, etc.[8] Hemidesmus indicus has properties such as analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-acne, anti-pyretic, anti-arthritic, antipsychotic, anti-diarrheal, wound healing, anti-ulcer, anti-venom, anti-hyperlipaedaemic, anti-microbial, and anti-carcinogenic.[8] Santalum album is also known as Eastern Indian Sandalwood, Shrigandha, sandalwood, and Chandana.[4] Sandalwood is also used in timber.[4] this plant is noted for its distinct aroma; it is also regarded sacred, and its significance and application are described in the Vedas, Puranas, Buddhism, Epics, and Scriptures.[4] The plant is utilized in improvement, anti-poison, and blood purifier.[4] Sandalwood qualities include expectorant, diuretic, astringent, stimulant, cooling, and sedative agent, as well as pharmacological properties such as anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and cardioprotective.[4]

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