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The commercialization of medicinal plants as recognized in their uses by nutraceutical, cosmeceutical and pharmaceutical industries is gaining more popularity and interest around the globe. The plant family Amaryllidaceae has a long history in the traditional medicinal system and used to treat diverse diseases. It is well known for its structurally-diverse alkaloids which exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities. Crinum, an important bulbous geophyte is well known for its ornamental and therapeutic properties. In India, Crinum is represented by 15 different species which contain several alkaloids with biological properties. However, some of the medicinal uses of Indian Crinum species still require pharmacological analysis. In addition, more extensive research including different biotechnological approaches is needed in order to guarantee its sustainable utilization and long-term conservation. Further …