EXPLORING THE MEDICINAL POTENTIAL OF DRACAENA REFLEXA LAM.: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ITS THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

Ayurveda is the traditional frame of health care known since old times. Dracaena reflexa is a plant of the Asparagus family with a few important phytochemical constituents utilized to treat different illnesses. In particular, its uses were widely employed in the traditional system of medicine. The present review was pointed to evaluate the phytochemistry, pharmacological properties, botanical description and microscopic characteristics of Dracaena reflexa leaves. The plant has a reliable number of important phytochemical constituents that are utilized as medications in different illness. Preparatory subjective phytochemical screening of Dracaena reflexa leaves extracts showed the presence of number of phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, amino acids, tannins, steroids, glycosides, carbohydrates and fats. Presence of these compounds contribute to the plant’s potential therapeutic properties, including antioxidant, pain relieving, anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activities and wound healing properties. Further research into the pharmacological potential of Dracaena reflexa may reveal its therapeutic benefits. Various research findings suggested that Dracaena reflexa might be a valuable herbal medicine for a range of sicknesses, both in prevention and treatment. Still, further research is required to understand how certain chemical components show specific biological activities. The present article attempts to give data on organic importance of Dracaena reflexa for advance investigation.