An Update on Biological Activities of Medicinal Plant Ipomoea Quamoclit Linn

Ipomoea quamoclit is originally American plant and reached Europe by the 1550s. It is commonly known as cypress vine, cardinal creeper, is a species of vine in the family covolvulaceae and the vines are recorded from both Europe and India in the 1500s and were taken to both places for its medical uses. It is a medicinal plant traditionally used to treat haemorrhoid's, ulcers, diabetes, cancer, inflammation and microbial disease. Recent studies have renewed scientific interest in this species due to its rich phytochemical composition, including alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, and phenolic compounds. This review provides a comprehensive update on the documented biological activities of I. quamoclit