A Review on Potential Pharmacological Uses of Carthamus tinctorius L.

Rashmi Dehariya; Ashwini Kumar Dixit

A Review on Potential Pharmacological Uses of Carthamus tinctorius L.

Authors

Rashmi Dehariya Department of Botany, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Koni, C.G India 495009
Ashwini Kumar Dixit Department of Botany, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Koni, C.G India 495009

Keywords:

Carthamus tinctorius, Safflower, Pharmacology, future drug

Abstract

Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower) of family Asteraceae is a medicinal plant with great potential. Its extract and oil has many therapeutic uses and having great pharmacological importance. Plant is mainly cultivated for its seeds, oil and flowers. It is to cure many day to day ailment, and has proved importance as purgative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, menstrual problems, post-partum hemorrhage, osteoporosis, diabetes, hepatoprotection, cancer, fibrosis and antioxidant. Carthamine, hydroxyl safflower yellow-A, carthamidine, luteolin are the main phytoactive principles of this plant. This review highlights the pharmacological aspects of Carthamus tinctorius.

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Published

2015-08-01

How to Cite

Rashmi Dehariya, & Ashwini Kumar Dixit. (2015). A Review on Potential Pharmacological Uses of Carthamus tinctorius L. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 3(8), 1741–1746. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/potential-pharmacological-uses-carthamus-tinctorius