A Review on Phytochemical and  Pharmacological Profile of Endangered  Medicinal Plant Leptadenia Reticulata (Retz)  Wight &Arn

Poonam Dhawan; Manpreet kour; Shilpi Damor

Volume : II, Issue : X, October - 2013

A Review on Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Endangered Medicinal Plant Leptadenia Reticulata (Retz) Wight &Arn

Poonam Dhawan, Manpreet Kour, Shilpi Damor

Abstract :

Leptadenia reticulata (Retz) wight & Arn popularly known as methidodi or jivanti is a twining shrub of Asclepiadaceae family. Jivanti is used as an ingredient in formulations like Jivantadya Gharita, Jivatayadi rasa, Jivantayadi taila, Ashwagandhadi Gharita, Anuthaila, Chandanadi thaila and so is considered as one of the important Rasayana drugs in Ayurveda. It is used in treatment of tuberculosis, emaciation, fever, hemorrhage and cardiac ailments due to its stimulant, galactogogue, and restorative properties. Its inevitable constituent like Leptadenol, β–sitosterol, β –amyrin and alkaloid like Jibentin α and β–Jivantic acids nourishes and rejuvenates the body and increases memory, longevity, immune modulation and adoption. Its medicinal properties have threatened the survival of this plant species and thus the plant is now listed as endangered. Many of the beneficial aspects of this plant have been explored but still there exist a vast ocean for research and findings. Additionally, Limited research has been done to improve the role of medicinal plant and herbs in daily life of the population. This review is to compile its valuable phytochemical and pharmacological activities under same platform thus viewing its ayurvedic importance along with biotechnology approaches used in its propagation