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Asteracantha longifolia (L.) Nees, Acanthaceae, is a source of the ayurvedic drug, 'Kokilaaksha' and the Unani drug, Talimakhana. The seeds are acrid, bitter, aphrodisiac, tonic, sedative, used for diseases of the blood. The plant is known to possess antitumor, hypoglycemic, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation, hepatoprotective and haematopoietic activity. It contains lupeol, stigmasterol, butelin, fatty acids, and alkaloids. The present review article is focused on phytochemical, pharmacological and other important aspects of Talimakhana.

Oats  are grown worldwide to provide a necessary food staple for people in many countries. Avena sativa is commonly eaten (or taken as a medicinal supplement) for its highly-acclaimed health benefits. Other common names for Avena sativa include, avena (Spanish), hafer (German), ma-karasu-mugi (Japanese), and oats.

The plant is comprised of a seed (oat), leaves and stems (oat straw), and bran (the outer layer of the whole oats). Various parts of the Avena sativa plant are used to make medicinal herbal supplements, providing a wide range of health benefits.