Title:Fernandoa Adenophylla: A review of its Phytochemistry, Traditional and Pharmacology use and Future Aspects
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Author(s): Anushma Chorsiya*, Manju Vyas Singh and Shaik Khasimbi
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi-110017,India
Keywords:
Fernandoa adenophylla, heterophragma adenophyllum, hapalophargma adenophylla, spathodea adenophylla,
pharmacology , phytochemistry , bignoniaceae .
Abstract: Fernandoa adenophylla (Heterophragma adenophyllum), commonly known as Dhopa-
phali, Ziron, Mostan-phul, Lotum-poh and Karen wood of family Bignoniaceae, has been used
traditionally for snakebite (Morigaon district of Assam, India), hemorrhoids and constipation
(Chakma tribe, Bangladesh) and skin disorder (Thai traditional medicine). This review covers pharmacognostic,
phytochemical, and pharmacological as well as the traditional aspects of the plant
and enlightens possible pharmacological activities Received: that can be assessed in the future. Fernandoa
adenophylla has been reported to constitute potent phytochemicals like novel napthaquinones,
their derivatives (dilapachone, adenophyllone, peshwaraquinone, lapachol, and indadone)
and triterpenoids (β-sitosterol, β-amyrin, ursolic acid, and oleanolic acid) which have potential
pharmacological activities that have been assessed and reported. The Crude extract of Fernandoa
adenophylla has already been tested for pharmacological properties like antimicrobial, antifungal,
anti-TB, and antihypertensive and leishmanicidal activities. Since not many researches have been
carried out on Fernandoa adenophylla, it paves way for researchers to explore its potential in the
field of medicinal plants.
