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A review on Luffa acutangula

K.N.P.Gowtham*, I.J.Kuppast, K.L.Mankani

Many neutraceuticals are not very popular but they are having great potential to produce certain pharmacological properties. Study of evidence based scientific reportingÂ’s can become the foundation for further research keeping in view of the Phytochemical constituents and their pharmacological responses. Luffa acutangula is one such plant which has not grabbed considerable attention. This article was designed with an intention to provide complete review of its Pharmacognostic details, Phytochemical constituents and Pharmacological activities.