IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

A REVIEW ON PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SPECTRUM OF “TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANT ADINA CORDIFOLIA” FAMILY- RUBIACEAE

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Shikha Tiwari*1, Govind Soni2

Abstract

The Yellow Saffron Teak, or Adina cordifolia, is a member of the subfamily Cinchonoideae in the family Rubiaceae and is native to the tropical regions of southern Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka to southern China and Vietnam. It is a large deciduous tree found in deciduous woods over most of India and up to an elevation of 900 meters in the subhimalayan belt. The ancient medical community used on Adina cordifolia to treat persistent cough, jaundice, abdominal pain, appetite, and stomach enlargement. Because of its astringent and constipating properties, the Roots may be used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. The bark has several therapeutic uses, including as an aphrodisiac, diuretic, demulcent, vulnerary, and tonic. The pitta imbalance, skin illness, strabismus, gastropathy, fever, and burning feeling are all helped by this. The buds may be used to counteract the effects of snake venom, the blooms can alleviate a headache, and the leaves can be used as a natural disinfectant. These are also used on wounds, boils, and hemicrania to alleviate the symptoms. There is a wide variety of medical uses for Adina cordifolia. It possesses antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-pain, and anti-fertility properties. The chemical composition, pharmacological investigations, and biological research on Adina cordifolia plants were given the most attention in this study. Since this kind of medicine is controversial and has little study, this dissertation will be helpful in encouraging scientists to coordinate their efforts.

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