A Spy on Coastal Plant-Mangrove: A Review Article
July 2022
in “
International journal of pharmacognosy and life science
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TLDR Mangrove plants have many health benefits and help prevent soil erosion and baldness.
The review article by Sameera HR and Deepika BV discusses the medicinal uses of mangrove plants in India, which have been used in traditional medicines. Extracts from these plants have shown inhibitory and curative effects against various diseases, including antioxidant, antiviral, antidiabetic, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ulcer activities. Additionally, the article highlights the role of mangroves in preventing soil erosion. Interestingly, the review also notes that mangroves play a significant role in treating baldness.