ABSTRACT:
Argemon mexicana is a native herb commonly known as prickly pear .The presence of Khaskhasah. It belongs to the family Papaveraceae. Argemon is noted as Mexicana to preserve the pharmacological benefits of the traditional medical system. In the latter case growing interest in pharmacy education over the decades .This plant has a variety of properties and includes antibacterial, antidiabetic, antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity. Also reported for the plant other services include orthopedic services, wound healing services, cancer services, anthelmintic activity and neuropharmacological evaluation. In the light of these the plant can be represented as a valuable source of medicinal products pharmaceutical products. In this study, many medicinal applications, phytochemical constituents and some hazardous effects of this plant has been highlighted.
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