A Peer Reviewed of General Literature on Chlorophytumborivilianum Commercial Medicinal Plant

摘要: Chlorophytum borivilianum Santapau & Fernandes (Liliaceae) is a very popular herb in traditional Indian medicine and constitute group of herbs used as ?Rasayan? or adaptogen Thirteen species have been reported from India [2,14,17,18, ] All these differ appearance, native are sold ?Safed musli? the drug market. Major biochemical constituents safed musli carbohydrates 42%, protein 80-90%, fibres 3 - 4%, saponins 2 -17% alkaloids 15 25% [3]. Primarily impart medicinal value. has therapeutic application ayurvedic system [2,3,17] Fasciculated roots borrivillianum tonic important ingredient 20 ayuervedic unani preparation. Roots for preparation nutritional general sexual weakness. Administration root power also increased activities antioxidant enzymes vitamin C levels which may enhanced capacity live]. tuberosum Baker commonly referred Safed Musli widely potent "Rasayna? Ayurveda rejuvenator . The aqueous extract borivilianum(250mg/kg 7 days) significantly reverted plasma glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol serum corticosterone reduced ulcer index, adrenal gland weight more effectively standard drugs(diazepam) rats.