Eruca Sativa Linn.: Pharmacognostical and Pharmacological Properties and Pharmaceutical Preparations
February 2019
in “
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
”
Studysummary This review discusses the chemical composition and traditional medicinal uses of Eruca sativa, particularly its potential applications in topical preparations for hair growth and treating skin infections, but reports no new clinical results. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Eruca sativa Linn., known as jarjeer, was studied for its pharmacognostical and pharmacological properties, revealing various health benefits and pharmaceutical applications. It contained phytochemicals like flavonoids and glucosinolates, contributing to its antibacterial, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, antiplatelet, and antioxidant activities. The plant was noted for stimulating hair growth, with research on topical preparations such as creams and waxes for enhancing hair growth and treating skin infections. Its oil showed protective effects against testicular and liver damage in animal models, and formulations were developed for hair care products. However, these findings were primarily based on animal studies and might not directly apply to humans.
