A Review on Phytochemical Constitutions and Pharmacological activities of Acrostichum Aureum

Ankit Kumar Roy; Priyanka More; Satkar Prasad; Khushboo Chouhan; Shailesh Ghatuary

doi:10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i2432-438

Authors

Ankit Kumar Roy Research Scholar, RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Priyanka More Assistant professor- RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Satkar Prasad Principal - RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Khushboo Chouhan Assistant Professor - RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Shailesh Ghatuary Assistant professor- RKDF School of Pharmaceutical Science, Bhabha University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69968/ijisem.2025v4i2432-438

Keywords:

Acrostichum Aureum, Phytochemical Constitutions, Pharmacological Activities, Mangrove Plant Fern, Medicinal Plants

Abstract

The edible mangrove plant fern Acrostichum aureum is mostly found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. The purpose of this review was to give comprehensive information about Acrostichum aureum's traditional usage, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities. The ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of the plant were thoroughly searched in scientific literature utilising databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, and ResearchGate. Alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, and amino acids are just a few of the phytochemicals found in Acrostichum aureum that support its wound-healing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Given its powerful therapeutic potential, more research and validation of bioactive compounds are necessary for upcoming clinical and drug-development uses.

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