Review Article
Simran Sinsinwar, Indhumathi P
Abstract
Plants and their extract have the potential to cure the infirmity of mankind. From ancient times herbal plants are used for treatment. Croton tiglium Linn belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae is widely distributed throughout the plain of India. The various part of Croton tiglium possess different biological and chemical perspectives such as anti- tumor, anti- HIV, anti- inflammatory, antidermatophytic, antioxidant activities in case of biological perspective and Toxicity, Phytochemistry, cytotoxic, detoxification activities in chemical perspectives. This plant has great prospects for development of Ayurvedic and modern medicines.