Title:Pharmacological Activities of the Roots of Stemona tuberosa Medicinal
Plant: An Overview
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Author(s): Shilpi Pathak*, Riya Verma and Richa Sharma
Affiliation:
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura 281406, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Stemona tuberosa, anti-tabaco, alkaloid, roots, medicinal plant, anti-tobacco mosaic virus.
Abstract: Since childhood, plants and plant products have been used extensively as medicine. The
majority of rural residents still rely on natural resources and the old-fashioned medical system for
their daily needs. The biological richness of Arunachal Pradesh is renowned, as is its rich cultural
diversity. The native population uses a number of aromatic and medicinal plant species to cure a
wide range of illnesses. The current review deals with the biological activity of Stemona tuberosa, a
possible medicinal plant species of Arunachal Pradesh. Extract from tuberous roots has numerous
properties, including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tobacco mosaic virus, antitussive,
wound healing, and anti-herpes. The roots' powder is employed as a preservation and insect deterrent.
Alkaloids, sugars and glycosides, phenolic compounds, trace amounts of proteins, saponin,
flavonoids, and gum mucilage, were all found during the phytochemical analysis, which shows that
the species has a significant potential for therapeutic use. As a result, it is possible to think of the
examined species as a potential source of beneficial medications.