The Botany, phytochemistr, pharmacological and therapeutic applications of Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C. Jeffrey: A review

Abstract

Exploration of the phytochemical constituents and screening of pharmacological activities of the plants provide us the basis for developing the leads for development of novel agents. Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C. Jeffrey (shivalingi) commonly known as lollipop climber is a lesser heard perennial climber widely distributed throughout the world. In traditional systems of medicine, all plant parts had medicinal importance and widely used by traditional healers to treat inflammation, jaundice cytotoxic, analgesic, jaundice and fever conditions.  In Ayurvedic system of medicine this species was well known for treating reproductive disorders, male and female infertility, increasing spermatogenesis and prevent miscarriage and conception. The present communication reveals that wide ranges of phytochemical constituents have been isolated from the plant viz. goniothalamin, bryonin, punicicacid, lipids and phenolics markers viz. chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, caeffic acid and protocateuchic acid. Hence, the present attempt was undertaken to briefly review the botany, pharmacology, phytochemistry and therapeutic application of the plant. This is an attempt to compile and document information on different aspects of Diplocyclos palmatus and highlight the need for research and development.