ArticleViewAbstractPharmacognosy Journal,2014,6,2,115-116.Published:18th Feb,2014Type:Original ArticleHydrodistilled volatile constituents obtained from the roots of Operculina turpethumAzadeh Hamedi, Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh, and Samaneh Rivaz Azadeh Hamedi*,a, Abdolali Mohagheghzadehb and Samaneh RivazcaMedicinal Plants Processing Research Center, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran,bDepartment of Traditional Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IrancStudent Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.Abstract:Operculina turpethum (basionym: Convolvulus turpethum L.; homotypic synonym:Ipomoea turpethum L., Merremia turpethum L.) is a perennial climber from Convolvulaceae. The plant roots, which are called Turbad in Persian folk medicine, are a strong purgative and have also been used for phlegmatic disorders, burns, fevers, jaundice, cough, uterine problems, joints and muscles pain, paralysis and sciatica.[1] The plant has a wide range of applications in Ayurvedic formulations. Extracts of Turbad exhibited antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cytotoxic, immunodulatory and antiedema activities.[2] read more..,Keywords:Operculina turpethum