Ipomoea Mauritiana JACQ: A Complete Review

Ipomoea mauritiana (Vidari) is a perennial climber belonging to the family Convolvulaceae. The plant possesses tremendous ethnomedicinal value and is traditionally used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. Phytoconstituents such as scopoletin, taraxerol, and β-sitosterol have been isolated from its tubers and other parts, and are responsible for the extensive pharmacological activities. The various activities which I. mauritiana exhibits are antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, hypocholesterolemic, antidiabetic, anti-asthmatic, analgesic, and antianxiety.This gives an indication of its therapeutic potential in the management of a variety of ailments, including chronic diseases, inflammation, asthma, diabetes, and mental health disorders. The use of the plant extract as a natural, safe, and cost-effective alternative to synthetic drugs underlines its relevance to healthcare, especially in developing countries.