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Smilax zeylanica linn: Pharmacognostic, Taxonomical and Phytochemical Status

Anjana Sanjay Kamble, Vijaya Lobo

Abstract


Plants have always been a center of attraction since ancient times and widely exploited for various needs by humans. Smilax zeylanica linn is a small woody climber belonging to the family Smilacaceae. Smilax china, a very well-known plant used for production of Sarsaparilla is also a member of this family. Thus S. zeylanica is used as a substitute for S. china for obtaining sarsaparilla or chopachini. From the leaves up to its roots, the plant has plenty of properties in various ways. The plant is classically used by folklore around Asian countries for treating syphilis, dysentery, venereal diseases, and rheumatism, arthritis and skin diseases. Recent enhancement in research made possible for providing scientific reasons for the traditional uses of this plant. Many phytochemicals are reported, smilagen, diosgenin, -sitosterols, hydroxytyrosol, sarsasapogenin, phenol and alkaloids. Numerous bioactivities have been described by several studies such as antibacterial, thrombolytic, antioxidant, antidepressant, hepatoprotective, analgesic and antidiabetic activities. Comprehending, it can be said that the Smilax zeylanica is an ethnobotanical treasure and has a broad range of bioactivities thus making it a befitting candidate for making natural drugs. Moreover, further bioactive phytochemicals screening of S. zeylanica can give a new approach for developing holistic medicine.


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Smilax zeylanica, leaves, roots, pharmacognostic activity, ethnobotanical

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