What is it about?

Carissa opaca is a shrub. We studied phytochemicals in its root extracts and evaluated tyrosinase inhibitory activity. The purpose was to study the root extract for their possible application to treat conditions related to overproduction of melanin.

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Why is it important?

It is important because it reports identification of a number of compounds from Carissa opaca roots and tyrosinase inhibitory activities of its extracts.

Perspectives

The current study is an effort to discover natural remedies for overproduction of melanin in our body.

Dr Dildar Ahmed
Forman Christian College

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This page is a summary of: Tyrosinase inhibitory activities of Carissa opaca Stapf ex haines roots extracts and their phytochemical analysis, Pharmacognosy Magazine, January 2017, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/pm.pm_561_16.
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