Invitro evaluation of silver nanoparticle of asparagus racemosus for it’s anti diabetic activity

Rupesh Kumar Mani; Syed Sagheer Ahmed; Anjali Babu; Delna  George; Lijiya P Jacob; Vaishnav S; Bharathi Bharathi

doi:10.37022/jpmhs.v4i3.24

Authors

Rupesh Kumar Mani Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Syed Sagheer Ahmed Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Anjali Babu Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Delna George Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Lijiya P Jacob Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Vaishnav S Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India
Bharathi Department of Pharmacology, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G Nagara, Mandya-571448, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37022/jpmhs.v4i3.24

Keywords:

Asparagus racemosus, subtropical zones, immune stimulant, mental functions

Abstract

Asparagus racemosus is an important medicinal plant that is found in tropical and subtropical zones in India belonging to the family Lilliacea. Its medicinal usage has been reported in the Indian and British Pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha. The dried root extract is used as a drug. Asparagus racemosus has been described to use as an antioxidant, antidyspepsia, antitussive, immune stimulant. Also used in the treatment of kidney disorder, chronic fever, liver cancer, stomach ulcer, increase milk secretion, and epilepsy. The major active constituents of Asparagus racemosus are steroidal saponins, isoflavones, polysaccharides, racemose, asparagamine, vitamins, mucilage, and folic acid. It is a commonly known Ayurvedic preparation useful to prevent aging, increase longevity, impart immunity and improve mental functions.

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