**5. Ethnomedicinal importance**

According to Charak Samhita this is one of the major ingredient for Dashamoola, Angamardhaprashmana- group of herbs that help to relieve bodyaches, Shothaharagroup of herbs having anti-inflammatory properties, Sandhaneeya-group of herbs that are used in fractures and dislocations. Charak suggested liquid formulation cooked with Prishnaparni for diarrhea, cooked with Prishnaparni, parched paddy and processed with *S. cordifolia* for bleeding piles and hemorrhage. According to Sushruta, for gout, milk cooked with Prishnaparni added with honey was given, and promoting adhesion of fractured bones, powdered roots of the Prishnaparni were given [11, 12]. The root decoction of this plant is being used to treat Fever, cough and cold [2, 4, 11, 13]. Yusuf et al. (2007) suggested leaf paste can be applied on boil to burst [14]. Igboechi et al. (1989) studied the ethnomedicinal properties of the plant in Nigeria, can be used in the control of ectoparasites in men and domestic animals [15]. Plant was also assessed for acaricidal activity on *Ixodes ricinus*.

According to Billore et al. (2004) the plant can be used for gynecological disorders [16]. The plant is also effective for the treatment of gonorrhea [17]. Leaves of the plant are used as a diuretic, aphrodisiac, general antiseptic and to cure oral sores [5]. Whole plant shows the antivenom activity against *Echis carinata* [2, 18]. Extract of dried arboreal parts of plant species reported to show antimicrobial properties [7, 19]. This herb also used to cure malarial fever. Also shows cardiovascular properties. This also used to maintain the good HDL level in body and lowers level of LDL and maintains the healthy blood pressure in body. This herb also shows properties of anti-cancer and anti-cholinergic properties hence can manage depressions, anxiety, sleeping problems. Analgesic property helps in reducing body pain.
