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Study on Analysis of Chlorophytum Borivilianum and Asparagus Racemosus Leaves by Phytochemistry

Tom Brown

Asparagus racemosus is a member of the Liliaceae family and is commonly referred to as Satavari. It is referred to as Sam-Roi-Rak or Rak-Sam-Sib in Thai. The plant is frequently found in tropical climates in Asia, Australia, and Africa at low elevations in shaded areas. Most of the plant is made up of steroidal saponins, like shatavarin . Antiulcer, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, antidiarrhoeal, phytoestrogenic, anti-aging, and adaptogenic properties of A. racemosus root extracts (AR) have been documented. The bittersweet root of A. racemosus has emollient, cooling, nervine, constipating, galactagogic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, rejuvenating, carminative, stomachic, and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as a tonic. The root of A. racemosus has several beneficial effects that have been suggested for the treatment of nervous disorders, dyspepsia, diarrhea, tumors, and inflammation. Currently, medicinal plants are in high demand in developing nations for a variety of therapeutic applications and for the purpose of preserving one's health. Safed musli or musli is a common name for Chlorophytum borivilianum . It is a herb with lanceolate leaves that belongs to the family Asparagaceae. Its roots are beneficial to health and its leaves are eaten as vegetables. It originated in India's thick forests. Due to their potent medicinal properties, Chlorophytum borivilianum have a significant economic potential since antiquity. Saponins, alkaloids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, phenols, resins, mucilage sugars, and other components make up this group. Chlorophytum borivilianum has short, white flowers that are about 55-60 centimeters long, long, slender leaves that are 20-70 centimeters long and 2-3 centimeters wide, and a thick, fleshy rhizome .