Utilization and bioactivity of Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis

Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis is a multifunctional plant have been used decoration, food and traditional medicine. This study aims to explain the botany and use of A. cordifolia as a traditional medicinal plant and its bioactivity. The method used in this study is library research online using the keywords such as: A. cordifolia, uses of A. cordifolia and bioactivity of A. cordifolia. The all of information are synthesized so that explain of botanicals, benefits and bioactivity. The A. cordifolia has activity as cure of wound, anti-bacterial, anti-cholesterol and obesity, postpartum, anti-diabetes mellitus, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-cancer, and lowering uric acid. The A. cordifolia contains triterpenoid saponins, steroids, saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, saponins and alkaloids, ursolic acid, ancordin, and apigenin. Saponins have been used to treat diabetes, liver, hepatitis, cardiovascular hypertension, hyper-cholesterol, and physical stress. Utilization of A. cordifolia as an anti-microbial has the potential to be used as a food preservative as well as providing healthful effects.