Phytochemical screening of bioactivities in different extracts of Boerhavia diffusa Linn

Nearly majority of the 40 species of the genusBoerhavia are found in tropical and sub-tropicalregions of Asia, Africa, America, and Australia [1–2].They include Boerhavia diffusa Linn. (Synonym:Nyctaginaceae; Boerhavia glabrata Blume) One ofthe most researched plants, Boerhavia diffusa , haslong been used by tribal and indigenous peoples aswell as in Ayurvedic and Unani therapies. Themiraculous medicinal plant is used to treat 22 differentconditions in Ayurveda and Unani medicine. The planthas 23 documented applications in Brazilianpharmacopoeia, and it is recommended for 14 differentconditions throughout Africa and the Middle East [1].Among the colloquial names for Boerhavia diffusa arePigweed, Spreading Hogweed (English),Gondhapurna, and Punarnava (Bengali, Sanskrit) [2].The plant is a prolific perennial creeping orclimbing herb that shows sporadic effectiveness,peaking in activity during the summer months of May[3].Traditional medicine treats diabetes, stress,dyspepsia, stomach discomfort, inflammation,jaundice, splenic enlargement, heart disease, bacterialinfections, and impotence with the root and entire plantof Boerhavia diffusa [4,5]. Additionally, it has beenshown to be effective as an antiviral agent and in the