Saftar Asmi, T. Lakshmi, R. Parameswari

Abstract

Caralluma fimbriata (CF) has been used as an appetite suppressant herb for millennia. It also has antioxidant, antidiabetic, and nootropic actions. It is proved that it is a natural antiobesogenic agent and is widely consumed in India. It’s actions like anti-artherosclerotic and analgesic is of high medicinal value. The objective of this article is to highlight various uses of CF along with its use in medical problems.