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Madhuca indica: A Review on the Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects

Authors

  • Priyanka Roat Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
  • Sonal Hada Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
  • Bhawna Chechani Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
  • Dinesh Yadav Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India
  • Sanjay Kumar Department of Chemistry, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, 248007 India
  • Neetu Kumari Department of Chemistry, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, 313001 India

Keywords:

Madhuca indica, cardiomyopathy, oxidative stress, flavones, arbutin derivatives

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. Keywords: Madhuca indica, cardiomyopathy, oxidative stress, flavones, arbutin derivatives

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