Baghnakh (Martynia Annua): Prehistory to Contemporary Medicinal Value

January 2024 in “ Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry ”

Kewal Krishan Sharma, Mahendra Kumar Jeengar, Dev Dutt Patel, Priyadarshi Meena

Martynia annua hair loss antiseptic anthelmintic analgesic antipyretic antibacterial anticonvulsant antifertility antioxidant CNS depressant wound-healing Baghnakh

Studysummary This paper reviews the traditional use of Martynia annua in Indian medicine, detailing its reported effectiveness against a variety of conditions such as inflammation, epilepsy, and infections, and highlights its diverse pharmacological properties which warrant further clinical research.

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