Article: A REVIEW OF AROGYA PACHA (TRICHOPUS ZEYLANICUS)

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.155174

Pages: 147-151

Author: Jishnu TK *, Banshidhar Behera

Abstract: Arogyapacha (Trichopus zeylanicus) also known as “Kerala Ginseng” is a tiny perennial herb that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae family and has a rhizomatous stem. Kani tribes use the unripe fruits as a highly restorative tonic, similar to ginseng. The Kanis assert that eating the plant’s fresh fruits will keep one youthful, vigorous, strong and immune to many illnesses. Currently, there is no information available on the Ayurvedic use or identity of this. The aim of this article is to review comprehensive literature on Trichopus zeylanicus (Arogyapacha). The literature review was compiled from available published articles relevant to Trichopus zeylanicus. This plant is well known for its historical application as a quick energy booster. Besides its antifatigue property, recent pharmacological studies prove that plants possess many medicinal properties, such as antioxidant, antitumor, antistress, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, aphrodisiac, antiulcer, antimicrobial, cardioprotective and hepatoprotective activity.

Keyword: Trichopus zeylanicus, Medicinal plant, Traditional knowledge, Phytochemicals, Antifatigue, Anti stress