Abstract

Ravi Sharma, Abhilasha Chaudhary, Lakha Ram, Ashok K. Kakodia, Sukhraj Punar, Sulochana Sharma and Raaz K. Maheshwari*

ABSTRACT

Medicinal plants are used in herbalism. They form the easily available source for healthcare purposes in rural and tribal areas. Several parts of A. marmelos have been reported as various traditional healers for treating various ailments of mankind. These contains Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antidiarrheal, Antidiabetic, Antiproliferative, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective, Antifertility, Analgesic, Antiarthritis, Contractile, Antihyperlipidemic, Cardioprotective, Radioprotective, Anticancer, Antiviral, Anti-ulcer, Immunomodulatory and Wound Healing properties. A number of biologically active compounds isolated from various parts of A. marmelos which Baelongs to various chemical groups. The isolated components Baelong to Alkaloids, Terpenoids, Vitamins, Coumarins, Tannins, Carbohydrates, Flavonoids, Fatty Acids, Essential Oils and some other miscellaneous compounds. This review mainly focused on several phytochemical and pharmacological studies which have explained phytoconstituents and therapeutic potential of A. marmelos.