Abstract

This paper compile a review on pharmacological studies, phytochemical analysis and problem associated with Zanthoxylum armatum DC. The different plant parts like leaves, fruits, stem, bark, seeds and roots are used in indigenous medicine preparation against various diseases. It shows antioxidative, antitumor, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and insecticidal/larvicidal activity. For their bioactive principles extensive chemical analysis resulted in this specie. Due to significant medicinal properties andcontinuous increasing demand put this plant in endangered category (IUCN). This plant has effective phytomedicinal action.

Key words: Zanthoxylum armatum, endangered, propagation, medicinal plant.