The role and potential pharmacological uses of Pseudarthria viscida (L.) in the disease prevention

Pseudarthria viscida, commonly known as salaparni, is an ethnomedicinal plant with many therapeutic properties. It has been used since ancient times for the treatment of various diseases due to the pharmacological properties of the plant like, anti-bacterial, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-diabetic and wound healing, widely incorporated in the various ayurvedic preparations. All the plant parts help treat various ailments, but the roots are enormously exploited in the commercial field. Major chemical constituents present in the roots are gallic acid, caffeic acid, rutin, quercetin, ferulic acid, and phenolic compounds. Various research studies have been undertaken to determine the plant's properties and exploit its pharmacological potential in treating various diseases. The present review intends to deliver this plant's traditional and pharmacological uses.