Anthocephalus cadamba, is one of the significant medicinal plant belonging to Family
Rubiaceae. It is an ayurvedic remedy which is use for therapeutic reason that has been
referenced in numerous Indian medicinal literatures. Over the span of the latest couple of
years, researchers have planned for recognizing and endorsing plant inferred substances for
the treatment of various diseases. The plant has been studied for its different pharmacological
activities, for example, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, sedative, antiepileptic, antioxidant,
antitumor, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative, hepatoprotective,
anthelmintic, wound healing and antidiarrhoeal.
The major constituents of the plant are triterpenes, triterpenoid glycosides, flavanoids,
saponins, indole alkaloids, cadamine, isocadambine.
Here we have put forth an attempt to sum up all the phytochemicals and their significance to
render the intrigue that would help in their commercialization.
Keywords: Anthocephalus cadamba, Traditional uses, Pharmacological Activities,
Chemical Constituents
Publication date: 01/03/21
https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2021/March/MS_IJBPAS_2021_5402.pdf
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.3.5402
