A Review on Chemical and Biological Activity of Trifolium Pratense

  • Neeta Chaudhary Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,
  • Shalini Tripathi Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,
Keywords: Trifolium Pratense, Isoflavones, Menopause, Antioxidant, Estogenic

Abstract

Trifolium pratense L. is commonly known as red clover. Red clover acting as a diuretic, expectorant and improving circulation. Trifolium pratenseisoflavones, plant based chemicals that have shown potential in the treatment of a number of conditions associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, cardiovascular health, and osteoporosis. Literature review revealed different pharmacological activities of Trifolium pratense like Biological estimation of oestrogenic activity An  ovariectomized rat model to determine the estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity, Antioxidant Profile, isoflavone biochanin A inhibits aromatase activity and expression, phase IIclinical extract possesses opiate activity, Determination in vivo and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of red clover.

Author Biographies

Neeta Chaudhary, Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,

Department of Pharmacognosy,
Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,
 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Shalini Tripathi, Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,

Department of Pharmacognosy,
Rameshwaram Institute of Technology and Management,
 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Published
2014-03-05
How to Cite
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Chaudhary, N. and Tripathi, S. 2014. A Review on Chemical and Biological Activity of Trifolium Pratense. PharmaTutor. 2, 3 (Mar. 2014), 93-101.
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