A Review On Phytochemical Profile And Pharmacological Activity Of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus
MR. KAIWALYA SUNIL TARE
, MR. HARSHAL KIRAN SAINDANE , MR. AKSHAY GULAB BHOI , MR. DIGVIJAY G. PATIL
Rudraksha, Elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb, Stress, Anxiety, Traditional medication system, Antioxidant activity, Insomnia, Antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, Hypoglycemic, Antiulcerogenic Alkaloids, Flavonoids
Elaeocarpus ganitrus is a large evergreen tree native to north asia, known for its medicinal properties. It is believed to provide spiritual illumination to those who wear rudraksha beads. Rudraksha is also used in ayurvedic medicine to manage blood pressure, asthma, mental disorders, diabetes, gynecological disorders, and neurological disorders. The plant’s parts, including beads, bark, leaves, and outer shell, are considered for alleviating various health problems. Ayurvedic texts categorize rudraksha fruits as thermogenic, sedative, cough alleviators and are useful for treating bronchitis, neuralgia, cephalagia, anorexia, migraine, manic conditions, and other brain disorders. Rudraksha is also used in folk medicine as a counter agent for stress, anxiety, depression, palpitation, nerve pain, epilepsy, lack of concentration, asthma, hypertension, arthritis, and liver diseases. The therapeutic potential of rudraksha is largely due to its phytocomponents, including isoelaeocarpicine, elaeocapine isoelaeocarpine, quercetin, gallic, ellagic acids, and rudrakine. A study evaluating the phytochemical profile of elaeocarpus ganitrus and desmostachya bipinnata revealed that the extracts were rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds, with several phytoconstituents responsible for their therapeutic activity. Further scientific experimentation is needed to fully realize the medicinal effect of rudraksha and contribute to a better world.
"A Review On Phytochemical Profile And Pharmacological Activity Of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.271 - 283, February-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2402039.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : 271 - 283
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_210083
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2402039
Downloads: 000347340
Research Area: Pharmacy
Country: JALGAON , MAHARASHTRA , INDIA
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