A Comprehensive Review on Phytopharmacological Activities of Drynaria quercifolia L

Drynaria quercifolia is belongs to the family of Polypodiaceae, is native to tropical areas of Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania and cultivated mostly as a medicinal plant. It plays an important medical role in many countries, especially in Asia. The plant is used to treat various health problems and is known to have no side effects. Various phytochemicals like 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, friedelin, epifriedelinol, β-amyrin, β-sitosterol and β-sitosterol 3-β-D-glucopyranoside has been isolated from the plant. The rhizome is reported to have anti-fertility, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, wound healing and antiulcer properties. This review has been designed to provide scientific information regarding phytochemical composition, medicinal uses and pharmacological potentials of Drynaria quercifolia L.