Abstract

AGAVE SISLANA: A PLANT WITH HIGH CHEMICAL DIVERSITY AND MEDICINAL IMPORTANCE

Devesh Tewari*, Y C Tripathi, Nishat Anjum

Abstract

Agave species has been used from an ancient era for the production of fiber and alcohol, however apart from the fibre, Agave species especially A. sisalana is rich in the phytoconstituents responsible for the potent medicinal activities. An attempt is made to emphasize the reported phytochemicals and therapeutic utilization of Agave sisalana plant with some of its other beneficial uses globally.

Keywords: Agave, phytochemicals, medicinal properties