Phytochemistry, pharmacology and botanical aspects of Murraya Koenigii in the search for molecules with bioactive potential - A review
1 IBSS’s Dr. Rajendra Gode Institute of Pharmacy, Amravati-444 602, MS, India.
2 IBSS’s Dr. Rajendra Gode College of Pharmacy, Amravati-444 602, MS, India.
Review Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 06(03), 143-155.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2021.6.3.0055
Publication history:
Received on 13February 2021; revised on 14 March 2021; accepted on 16 March 2021
Abstract:
The magical plant of Indian spice, Murraya koenigii(curry leaf) family Rutaceae grows throughout the Indian subcontinent. It is used in the treatment or prevention of many diseases including kidney stone, dysentery disorders, renal pain, stomach upsets & morning sickness. It is one of the main components of formulation in the traditional ayurvedic system of medicine since many centuaries. A scrutiny of literature reveals some notable pharmacological activities of plant. These include pharmacological activities such as antioxidant, antidiabetic, antitumor and neuroprotective.The leaves, roots and barks of this plant are rich in source of carbazole alkaloids. The carbazole alkaloids includes koenigin, bicyclomahanim-bicine, cyclomahanimbine, murrayastine, coumarine, koenidine has medicinal activities.
Keywords:
Murrayakoenigii; Taxonomical classification; Phytoconstituents; Traditional uses; Pharmacological activities
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