ABSTRACT

Manilkara zapota is commonly named Chiku. It cultivated for its delicious fruits. It is an evergreen plant, every part of the tree used for various ailments in traditional medicine. A variety of phytochemical components have isolated from different parts of this plant. The scenario of the present study is an overview of the pharmacognostic, phytochemical and pharmacological action. Fruits contain cyanogenic glycoside, phenolic compound and terpenoid. Bark used as a tonic and the decoction given in diarrhea, dysentery and preludes. The leaves of the plant possess antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. The present work beneficial for proper further study of the Manilkara zapota plant Keywords: Manilkara zapota; Pharmacognosy; Phytochemistry; Pharmacological action
Publication date: 01/09/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.9.5603