A review on pharmacological properties of Marsilea quadrifolia

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been used to treat different diseases throughout the history of humans. They are potential sources of many medicines and traditional medicines greatly depend on medicinal plants. Marsilea quadrifolia is a very common medicinal plant in Indian subcontinent and it has a big role in traditional medicines. This plant belongs to Marsileaceae family. This plant contains a wide range of chemicals including Phenolic compounds, Tannins, Saponins, Flavonoids, Steroids, Terpinoids, Alkaloids, Carbohydrates and etc. Plant extract of this plant has different therapeutic activities such as cytotoxic activity, anti-inflammatory activity, diuretic activity, anti-venom activity, hypo glycemic activity and anti-bacterial activity. This review article is a comprehensive review of different pharmacological activities of M. quadrifolia.