POTENTIAL PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF TALINUM TRIANGULARE – A REVIEW
Nayana Valsan*, Anusree S., Divya S. Nair, Veena A. S. and Prasobh G. R.
ABSTRACT
As in the development of world the scientific researches and innovations have been the stepping stone. Plants have
proved to be very important in medicinal plants research and because of the bioactive compounds present in plants
considered to be very useful in drug research and development for the treatment of various diseases. This article
reviewed on phytochemicals and various potential activities of water leaf (Talinum triangulare). Talinum
triangualre is an under-utilized, edible plant which is distributed across the world which has various medicinal
uses. It survives under varying soil types such as deep fertile soil, shallow rocky soil, salt affected soils etc.
Talinum triangulare is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean and West Africa.
Common names include Ceylon spinach, waterleaf, Sambar cheera or kozhuppan cheera, cariru, Gbure, Surinam
purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, fameflower, Lagos bologi, Sweetheart and Kutu bataw. The
beneficial effects of plants are attributed to the presence of secondary metabolites such as polyphenols, tannins,
terpenoids, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins. Shows various potential activities such as Cardio-protective activitiy,
Antidiabetic and hypoglycaemic activity, cerebral function, Antibacterial and antifungal activity, Anthelmintic,
Antioxidant activity, gastrointestinal, Pro-vitamins, vitamins and other micronutrients.
Keywords: Bioactive compounds, Plant profile, Pharmacological activities, Synonyms, Talinum triangulare.
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