A Toxicological Study on Kuchala (Strychnous...

A Toxicological Study on Kuchala (Strychnous Nuxvomica) Plant

Author Name : Dr. Supriya B.Pundge, Dr. J J Phadake

ABSTRACT Strychnous nuxvomica A well-known toxic plant with several health advantages in the Indian medical system is linn, also known as kuchala in Ayurveda. It has been utilized as a common folk remedy in Ayurveda from ancient times under the name Upavisha. In the form of medicine, this Kuchala is still utilized in rural India. Kuchala, which was originally used for medicinal purposes in 1540, contains strychnine, which has since been utilized in several stimulants, tonics, and cathartics. It contains elements including flavonoids, iridoids, and phenolic glycosides together with alkaloids. According to research investigations, it has antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, antipyretic, gastroprotective, antidiabetic, antialcoholic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antinociceptive, anti-snake venom, and neuropharmacological effects. Despite being regarded as a plant with a high level of toxicity, it has several medical uses.