A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA FIBER AND USES

A REVIEW ON MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF CALOTROPIS PROCERA FIBER AND USES
Author(s):
Rajeswari.S, Dhanalakshmi.P, Monisha .A.S, Parasakthibala.G
Keywords:
Anti-fertility, Antihelminthic Activity , Arka, Calotropis Procera, giant milkweed
Abstract
Nature has gifted humans a vast variety of medicinal plant, which are rich source in medicinal compounds. Calotropis Procera (CP) is a shrub from the Asclepiadaceae family, which can be found in several regions of the world. It is an evergreen plant and an important medicinal plant too. It is a natural fiber consisting mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, pectin, and wax, as well as hydrophobicity and oleophilic properties. In this reviewed article, the main focus on the medicinal properties and its usage of the plants for building materials, natural pesticides, animal feed and bio remediative purposes were summarized.
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Unique Paper ID: 161476 Publication Volume & Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4 Page(s): 302 - 308
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