none 10.31254/phyto.2024.13307 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 161288771 316921 20240601225506529 10.31254 2024-06-02T02:55:17Z 2024-06-02T02:55:12Z 4 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/ 06 01 2024 13 3 K Babu https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2154-8628 DK Srinivasa Prabhu Dracaena trifasciata (Prain) Mabb. (Asparagaceae) is a perennial herb, commonly known as mother-in-law’s tongue, cultivated as an ornamental plant in homes and parks, native to tropical West Africa. The leaves and rhizomes are traditionally used against acne, fungal infections, skin itches, allergy, ulcer, helminths, earache, pharyngitis, urinary diseases, jaundice, analgesic and antipyretic in various countries. This review comprehensively describes the botany, traditional use, pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and pharmacology of this multidimensional herb. 06 01 2024 235 241 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2024.13307 https://www.phytopharmajournal.com/assets/pdf_files/Vol13_Issue2_07.pdf