International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology
Volume 14, Issue 4

Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Investigations of Asparagus curillus Buch.-Ham. Ex Roxb: Ethnomedicinal Species of the Lower Himalayas

Negi AS1*, Ram V1, Kumar A2

1School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

2College of Pharmacy, Shivalik Campus, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India 

Received: 2nd Aug, 2024; Revised: 21st Oct, 2024; Accepted: 15th Nov, 2024; Available Online: 25th Dec, 2024  

ABSTRACT

Asparagus curillus Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb., a lesser-known yet therapeutically significant ethnomedicinal species of the Lower Himalayas, holds substantial potential for pharmacological applications. Current study aims to explore the pharmacognostic, phyto-chemical and anti-oxidant properties of A. curillus to validate its traditional uses and uncover new therapeutic potentials. The pharmacognostic evaluation involved detailed examination of the anatomical (histological) characteristics of the roots, providing essential diagnostic features for its identificastion and quality control. Phyto-chemical investigation shown the presence of various bioactive phyto-constituents, including flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins, which are recognized for their therapeutic properties. The antioxidant activity was assessed using standard assays, confirming the plant’s capacity to neutralize free radicals, thus supporting its use in managing oxidative stress- related conditions and induced disorders. The findings of present investigation contribute to the developing form of evidence on A. curillus and underscore its significance as a valuable resource for developing novel therapeutic agents.

Keywords: Uttarakhand Himalaya, Ethnomedicine, Asparagus, Rutin, DPPH assay

How to cite this article: Negi AS, Ram V, Kumar A. Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Investigations of Asparagus curillus Buch.-Ham. Ex Roxb: Ethnomedicinal Species of the Lower Himalayas. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. 2024;14(4):2004-12. doi: 10.25258/ijddt.14.4.9

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