A Comprehensive Review on Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius Tuber Extract: Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potential

Amorphophallus Paeoniifolius known as Elephant foot yam is basically a crop of Southeast Asian origin belongs to the family Araceae. In India is commonly known as "Suran" or "Jimmikand". It has been used to flavour food as a source of nutrition. It is indigenous tuberous herb used as traditional medicine to treat various human ailments. Alkaloid, flavonoid, steroid, tannin, carbohydrate, reducing sugar, amino acids, glycosides, saponins, phenols, glucomannans are some of phytochemicals tracked down in the plant. The major aim of this review is to provide an overview about pharmacological properties of Amorphophallus paeoniifolius, that have showed Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anthelmintic activity. This review will help to raise awareness of lesser-known aspects and less-documented research on Amorphophallus paeoniifolius. With this information, new formulations may be developed, or existing ones enhanced to provide more nutritional and medicinal benefits.