A Review on Phytochemistry, Traditional uses and Pharmacological activities of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L.
*Devshree Gayakwad and Nirmal Dongre
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SAGE University, Kailod Kartal Indore-Dewas BypassRoad, Rau, Indore - 452020 (India) *Corresponding author: Devshree Gayakwad, PhD Scholar SAGE University, devshree.gayakwad@rediffmail.com
ABSTRACT
In India, Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L. (Oleaceae), also referred to as “Parijat,” is a very significant plant. It is a common ingredient in Ayurvedic medications. This plant has some medical use in all of its parts. It has a wide range of therapeutic applications, including as an expectorant, laxative, anthelmintic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and arthritis. Plants are capable of all these functions because they contain a variety of phytochemicals that can serve as a source of potent pharmacological substances. The present review focused on Phytochemistry and Medicinal Uses of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.