Phytochemical, pharmacological and biological properties of Ajuga turkestanica (Rgl.) Brig (Lamiaceae)
Аннотация
Ajuga turkestanica (Rgl.)Brig (Lamiaceae) is a medicinal, herbaceous flowering species which has been traditionally used in Uzbekistan for cure of various human diseases like, heart disease, muscle aches and stomach problems.This plant possesses diverse pharmacological activities, antibacterial activity, hypoglycemic activity, hypolipidemic action, anabolic activity: growth promotion, increase in protein synthesis in skeletal muscle cells, hepatoprotection activities.Several compounds have been isolated from A. turkestanica, which display a wide spectrum of biological and pharmacological activities.This review provides scientific information on the biologically active substances of the medicinal plant A. turkestanica, their structure, pharmacology, and applications in pharmaceuticals and medicine.