**9. Anti fungal**

Deng et al. in 2008 evaluated the anti-fungal activity of *Paris polyphylla* saponin against *Cladosporium cladosporioides* and *Candida species* and showed comparable activity to chemicals used in some commercial products.

### **10. Others**

The rhizome of the plant contains sugars (7.9%) and two glycosides viz a-paridin (m.p. 244–46°) and a-paristypnin (m.p. 147–49°) which produces a tingling sensation on the tongue. α-Paristypnin has a depressant action on carotid pressure, myocardium and respiratory movements. It produces vasoconstriction in kidney, vasodilation in the spleen and limbs and stimulates the intestines [17].
