A Compressive Review on Therapeutic Potential, Phytochemical and Traditional Usage Of Brahma Kamal

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  • Bhupesh Chander Semwal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1.5783

Keywords:

Brahma kamal, Saussurea obvallata, sacred lotus, Snow of Lotus, Flowers of Brahma

Abstract

Brahma Kamal is the most promising flowering species in the Himalayas. It is renowned for its beautiful flowers and remarkable use in customary medicine. Brahma Kamal flowers appear in the middle of the monsoon season. Steroids, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids and phenols are the major secondary metabolites present in the Brahma Kamal.  Traditionally, the whole plant is used for the management of arthritis, spasms, and sores. The present review aims to summarize all the investigations performed by various researchers on its pharmacological activity, phytochemistry, and traditional uses of the plant.

 

Author Biography

  • Bhupesh Chander Semwal

    Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura   U.P NH#2 Delhi Mathura Highway P.O. Chaumuhan, U.P. India, Pin-281406, 

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Published

2024-12-31

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 1 (2025)

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Research Article

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A Compressive Review on Therapeutic Potential, Phytochemical and Traditional Usage Of Brahma Kamal. (2024). African Journal of Biomedical Research, 28(1), 117-124. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v28i1.5783