REVIEW ON PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDY OF DRACEANA TRIFACIATA PLANT

Dracaena trifasciata (prain) Mabb. (Asparagaceae) is a perennial herb, commonly known as snake plant, native to West Africa, cultivated as ornamental plant in homes and parks. The leaves and rhizomes are traditionally used against acne, fungal infection, skin itches, herpes zoester, allergy, ulcer, helminths, pharyngitis, urinary tract infection, jaundice, jaundice, analgesic and antipyretic, antimicrobial and antidiabetic in various countries. This review comprehensively describes the Botany, traditional use, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmacology of multidimensional herb. Keywords: Draceana trifaciata, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, fungal infection, herpes zoester, allergy, anti- microbial