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VOL. 6, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Bryophytes: A potent source of phytotherapeutic remedies- A critical review
Authors
G S Deora
Abstract
Bryophytes are the second largest group of terrestrial land plants and represented by three divisions namely Marchantiophyta (liverworts), Anthocerophyta (hornworts) and Bryophyta (mosses). These plants are free from any kind of microbial attack till date due the presence of self-defending specific proteins and biologically active secondary metabolites such as polysaccharides, terpenoids, flavonoids, amino acids, lipids, steroids etc. These compounds have antimicrobial, hepatic disorders, insecticidal, antioxidant, antiviral, cytotoxic, antiseptic, and antileukamic activities. The aim of the present review was to gather all the informations about the therapeutic uses of bryophytes. Further the plants of this group is a potent source of therapeutic ramedies and chemical products are used in the different field of life sciences, pharmacology and other disciplines of pharmaceutical sciences.
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Pages:667-669
How to cite this article:
G S Deora "Bryophytes: A potent source of phytotherapeutic remedies- A critical review ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 667-669
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