Adiantum capillus-veneris. L: Phytochemical Constituents, Traditional Uses and Pharmacological Properties: A Review

R. Ansari, K. Ekhlasi-Kazaj Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran, P. O. BOX: 41635-1914 *Corresponding author: [email protected] ABSTRACT Since ancient times, Adiantum capillus-veneris L is used as remedies in traditional therapy in Iran. It has always had an important role to play in medicine and public health. Adiantum capillus-veneris L of Adiantaceae family is one of most common plants that have found diverse medicinal uses in the indigenous systems of medicine. The systematic phytochemical studies on the whole plant material have resulted in the isolation and structure elucidation of many compounds such as triterpenoids, flavonoids, phenylpropanoids, oleananes, alicyclic, and carotenoids. The leaves of plant have pharmacologically been studied for various activities like antibacterial, antiimplantation, antihyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, antiyeast, antiviral activities etc. The present report that reviews the entire investigations done on this plant will possibly help to its effective remedies in traditional therapy, and will be the window for its usage in discovery of new drugs.