Roat P, Hada S, Chechani B, Yadav DK, Kumar S, Kumari N. Madhuca indica: A Review on the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects.
Pharm Chem J 2023;
57:284-295. [PMID:
37313437 PMCID:
PMC10170450 DOI:
10.1007/s11094-023-02878-1]
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Abstract
Madhuca indica J.F. Gmel. (family: Sapotaceae), commonly known as Mahua in Indian dialects, occupies the importance as one of the fuel-efficient, energy-saving plant species. Extensive studies showed that the presence of phytochemicals e.g., carbohydrates, fatty acids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, triterpenoids and glycosidic compounds in the extract of this species. Pharmacologically, it has been used against various disorders in indigenous system of medicine, inckuding antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic and wound healing activities. This review highlights various pharmacological activities, phytochemistry and importance of M. indica plant for medicine.
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