Pharmacological Evaluation, Phytochemical Analysis and Medicinal Properties of Smilax chinensis D.C.

ABSTRACT

Smilax chinensis DC is commonly used in traditional system of medicine for numerous therapeutic purposes. The present article was written to search the various actions of different parts of Smilax chinensis . Likewise, various plants have been investigated for their potential to treat various ailments and the knowledge about the use of the plant has been transferring from generation to generation. Hence, developing countries depend on the medicinal plants for the treatment of various ailments. Moreover, the paper was aimed to present the scientific proof for the therapeutic uses, potential ingredients, and the pharmacological activities of Smilax chinensis . Smilax chinensis has been prescribed in inflammatory disorders and to manage rheumatism as well as other diseases. Moreover, earlier studies showed that Smilax chinensis possesses hepatoprotective, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anthelmintic and antimicrobial activity. Hence, medicinal uses, active principles, pharmacological activity, and medical uses have been described herewith.