Crinum latifolium: An Updated Review on its Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Profile

Author: Anju Goyal, Manish Devgun, Lalita Dahiya, Sachin Bisyan, Gajender Saini and Dimple Kumar

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Abstract

Amaryllidaceae family member Crinum latifolium Linn. is extensively spread throughout the world in the tropics, subtropics, and warm temperate regions. The various parts of the plants are rich in bioactive compounds, which are used to cure a wide range of illnesses, including rheumatism, fistula, tumors, earaches, rubefacient, tubercle, and whitlow. The article highlights the various chemical constituents found in the plant, including alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds. Additionally, the review delves into the numerous pharmacological activities associated with Crinum latifolium, such as antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic activities. A variety of treatises, reference materials, and databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, etc., were used to compile all the information on this plant. The contributions of such a study can help to establish the medicinal uses, active components, and safety profile of the plant, which can lead to the development of new drugs or lead compounds.

Keywords

Crinum latifolium, Sudarshan, Pharmacological activities, Phytochemistry, Pharmacognosy

Conclusion

It can be inferred from the facts presented above and compiled in this review that the plant C. latifolium has a wealth of therapeutic characteristics and is also employed in folk medicine, as described in numerous literature studies. These days, individuals are drawn in toward the plant-based drugs because of their less harmfulness and less expensive costs. The antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties of C. latifolium have been demonstrated. The chemical components of C. latifolium are helpful in the creation of herbal medicines and may be used to treat a variety of clinical disorders.

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How to cite this article

Anju Goyal, Manish Devgun, Lalita Dahiya, Sachin Bisyan, Gajender Saini and Dimple Kumar (2023). Crinum latifolium: An Updated Review on its Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Profile. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(2): 656-664.