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Anisochilus

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Anisochilus
Anisochilus carnosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Ocimeae
Genus: Anisochilus
Briq.
Synonyms[1]

Stiptanthus Briq.

Anisochilus is a genus in the family Lamiaceae, commonly called as Kapuri [2] first described in 1830. It is native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, and Indochina.[1][3][4] Has healing properties that deal with treatment for ailments known as gastric ulcer and helps with dermis issues.[5] Anisochilus also has active properties such as camphor, leutiolin, and apigenin. A new hygrine-like compound has been found within the DNA of this plant.[2]

Species[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  2. ^ a b "A report on identification of a unique hygrine like compound from chloroform extract of Anisochilus carnosus (L.f.) Wall" (PDF). Drug Discovery.
  3. ^ Suddee, S. & Paton, A. (2009). A revision of Anisochilus Wall. ex Benth. (Lamiaceae). Kew Bulletin 64: 235-257.
  4. ^ Flora of China Vol. 17 Page 268, 排香草属 pai cao xiang shu, Anisochilus Wallich ex Bentham, Edward's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1300. 1830.
  5. ^ Bhagat, Jaykumar; Lobo, Richard; Kumar, Nimmy; Mathew, Jessy Elizabeth; Pai, Aravinda (2014-10-28). "Cytotoxic potential of Anisochilus carnosus (L.f.) wall and estimation of luteolin content by HPLC". BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 14 (1): 421. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-14-421. ISSN 1472-6882. PMC 4226858. PMID 25348394.