A review on phytochemistry and pharmacological activity of asparagus racemosus

Abstract

Medicinal plants play a significant role in formulation of medications. Asparagus racemosus is one of the ancient medicinal plants with a lot of therapeutic values. This is a traditional medicinal plant belongs to the plant family Liliaceae. This review article focuses on the pharmacological activity and therapeutic potential of the plant A. racemosus. Phytochemicals of these plants have shown important therapeutic activities such as; antiulcer, antioxidants anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic, diuretic gastroprotective and many other activities. Moreover, this plant extract plays a significant effect in male & female reproductive systems. This review is basically a comprehensive overview of traditional applications, current knowledge on the phytochemistry, pharmacology, various formulations and adverse effect of A. racemosus.