Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Review

Taxonomic and phytomedicinal properties of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent: A wonderful gift of nature

Neelu Joshi
  • Neelu Joshi
  • Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus K.U. Nainital, Uttarakhand 263136, India.
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Alok Shukla
  • Alok Shukla
  • Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus K.U. Nainital, Uttarakhand 263136, India.
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Tapan Kumar Nailwal*
  • Tapan Kumar Nailwal*
  • Department of Biotechnology, Bhimtal Campus K.U. Nainital, Uttarakhand 263136, India.
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  •  Received: 14 June 2013
  •  Accepted: 03 September 2013
  •  Published: 10 October 2014

Abstract

This paper is a review on pharmacological studies, phytochemical analysis and problems associated with natural seed germination of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent. The different parts of this plant like leaves, fruits, stem bark, seeds and roots are used in indigenous medicine preparation against various diseases. Chemical investigation of various parts of this plant resulted in characterization of various bioactive principles. It shows antioxidative, antitumour, antiinflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and hepatoprotective activity. Due to significant medicinal properties and continuous increasing demand, this plant has been put in endangered category (IUCN).

 

Key words: Oroxylum indicum (L.) Vent, endangered, propagation, medicinal plant, phytomedicinal action.

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