Abstract

EXPLORING THE MEDICINAL LEGACY AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS OF DRACAENA TRIFASCIATA

Sundhar S.*, Manisha M., Dr. Jothimanivannan C., Boopathi G., Vishalatchi K. and Mohammedkabeer A.

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Abstract

Known as "mother-in-law's tongue," Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb. (Asparagaceae) is a perennial herbaceous species that is native to tropical West Africa and is widely grown as an ornamental plant in both public and domestic areas. In traditional medicine, its leaves and rhizomes have long been used to treat a variety of ailments, such as dermatophytosis, acne, pruritus, ulcers, helminthiasis, otalgia, pharyngitis, urinary tract disorders, jaundice, and for analgesic and antipyretic purposes. We summarize the most recent research on the plant's botanical traits, ethnomedical applications, pharmacognostic assessment, chemical makeup, and pharmacological actions in this thorough analysis. The review highlights D. trifasciata's multifaceted therapeutic potential and clarifies its prospects for further pharmacological and clinical investigation by combining evidence from several disciplines.

Keywords: Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, Ethnomedicine, Analytical Chemistry, And Pharmacognosy.