"International Journal of Herbal Medicine"

Volume 2, Issue 6

 

A review on traditional uses and phytochemical properties of Mimusops elengi Linn.

 

Author(s): Mariyam Roqaiya, Wajeeha Begum, Sana Fatima Majeedi, Amrin Saiyed

Abstract: Herbal medicine is getting popularized in developing and developed countries owing to its natural origin and lesser side effects. Medicinal plants are the valuable and cheap source of unique phytochemicals which are frequently used in the development of drugs against various diseases. Mimusops elengi Linn. is considered as one of the best medicinal plant due to its several therapeutic uses mentioned in Unani as well as ethnomedicine. The various extracts of the plant (bark, fruit, leaves, seed, and flowers) have been reported to be cardiotonic, alexipharmic and stomachic, hypotensive, antibacterial, anthelmintic, anti-gastric ulcers, teeth cleaner and renewable sources of energy. This review is an attempt to compile and document information on traditional uses and phytochemical properties of Mimusops elengi Linn.

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