Adiantum capillus-veneris: A Comprehensive Review of Its Medicinal Properties, Bioactive Compounds, and Advanced...

Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) is a common medicinal plant used in traditional systems to treat various illnesses. Its rich phytochemical composition, which includes flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenoids, saponins, and tannins, is thought to be responsible for its medicinal qualities. The review illustrates the pharmacological activities of Adiantum capillus-veneris, focusing on its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic potentials, as supported by in vitro and in vivo studies. Antioxidant activity is the main factor in the plant's success in clearing out the reactive oxygen species (ROS), as tested in the case of notable effects from DPPH. The relationship between inflammation and the capability of prospection and treatment of inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α, IL-6, and prostaglandin E2 is the manner in which this gathering of the NF-κB pathway is conducted. Also, the plant possesses antidiabetic properties through the α-glucosidase and other carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes. Cutting-edge technology involving the use of advanced extraction and analytical methods, such as Soxhlet extraction and GC-MS has interacted with the identification of bioactive compounds. Even so, problems are not absent, as standardized extraction protocols and minimal clinical trial data are still scarce. Additionally, our understanding of molecular mechanisms is lacking. This paper presents Adiantum capillus-veneris as a natural remedy with great promise. To ensure its effectiveness and safe incorporation into modern medicine, adequate investigation (such as clinical studies and formulation development) is essential.