Phyto-Chemical Study of the Roots of Adiantum Lunulatum Burn

Abstract

The plant Adiantum lunulatum-Burn 1 , belongs to natural order Polypodiaceae. It is commonly known as kali jhant in Hindi, Hansraj in Bombay and Hansavati in south India. It is reported to be useful for getting relief from fever and also for curing erysipelas. The dried whole plant has been used as a medicine for bronchitis and cough. It is used in bleeding diseases, burning sensation, erysipelas, epileptic fits, dysentery, strangury and elephantiasis. Few studies have been undertaken till date to substantiate its pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, hypotensive etc. The plant is distributed throughout in northern India, in most places of south India and very general on western side in plains and lower slopes of India. In view of its so important medicinal values, the amino acids composition of its roots were studied.