• Shubham Sharma
• Ramica Sharma

Abstract: Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam.) commonly known as "sweet potato" is of great medicinal properties due to the presence of the nutrients and bioactive. The bioactive carbohydrates, proteins, carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids and minerals are diverse nutrients present in the leaves and roots of sweet potato possess valuable medicinal plant having anti-cancer, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antimicrobial activities. Traditionally Sweet potato was used in the treatment of various diseases such as asthma, bug bites, burns, catarrh, ciguatera, convalescence, diarrhoea, dyslactea, fever, nausea, renosis, splenosis, stomach distress, whitlows, burning sensations, constipation, general weakness, renal calculi, and sexual stimulant. The general objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the nutritional value, health advantages and therapeutic qualities of sweet potato. This review also focuses on the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Ipomoea batatas. This review highlights the pharmacological reports on different forms of sweet potato and their potential medicinal values.

Ipomoea batata, antioxidant, nutrition, phytochemicals, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti bacterial.

"An Update On Pharmacological Activity Of Ipomoea Batata", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.b518-b527, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308163.pdf

"An Update On Pharmacological Activity Of Ipomoea Batata", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppb518-b527, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308163.pdf