Aims: Plumbago indica L. commonly known as rose-coloured leadwort in English is widely used in the treatment of rheumatism, paralysis, leprosy, headache, leukoderma, enlarged glands, scorpionsting, cancer, ophthalmia, ...

Plumbago indica L. (Ratnetol) is commonly known as rose coloured leadwort and widely used in traditional medicinal systems worldwide. Plumbagin is the main bioactive compound responsible for its pharmaceutical value. The ...