Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Application (JPSA)
Vol 3 No 1 (2021): Journal Pharmaceutical Science and Application

REVIEW OF SOME EUPHORBIACEAE PLANTS IN USADA TARU PRAMANA AND ITS PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

I Gede Bangkit Adi Sentosa (Udayana University)
I Kadek Suardiana (Unknown)
A.A Gede Rai Yadnya-Putra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2021

Abstract

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) states that up to 65% of the world's population uses traditional medicines. Indonesia is one of the countries where most people still use traditional medicine, especially in Bali. The traditional Balinese plant-based medical system that has existed for a long time and is still inherited today is Usada Taru Pramana. One of the many plants found in Usada Taru Pramana is the Euphorbiaceae. Objective: This work aims to review some of the Euphorbiaceae plants written in Usada Taru Pramana, which have a variety of potential pharmacological activities. Method: This article review using a primary and secondary data sources. Results: Some parts of the Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana contain important phytochemical constituents such as phenols, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and essential oils. Some of the potential pharmacological activities that have been tested are anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial. Conclusion: The Euphorbiaceae plants in Usada Taru Pramana have a variety of phytochemical constituents and correlates with its pharmacological activities. Further research needs to be conducted to explore other Euphorbiaceae plants species in Usada Taru Pramana to find compounds and other pharmacological activities to deal with various diseases in the community. Keywords: Usada Taru Pramana, Euphorbiaceae, Phytochemical Constituents, Pharmacological Activities

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jpsa

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Materials Science & Nanotechnology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Applications (JPSA) is an online and print out Journal. This Journal publishes original research work that contributes significantly to further the scientific knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and applications. Pharmaceutical Technology Pharmacognosy Natural ...