Abstract

Terminalia catappa Linn. is known for its nutritional fruit and possesses medicinal benefits as well. This is a comprehensive review of the phytoconstituents and pharmacological benefits. T. catappa has been recognized for its medicinally essential phytoconstituents, such as phenol, flavonoid, and carotenoid. Numerous pharmacological investigations have confirmed this plant's ability to exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anticancer activities, all of which support its traditional uses.

Details

Title
An updated review of Terminalia catappa
Author
Anand, Arumugam; Divya, Natarajan; Kotti, Pannerselvam
Pages
93-98
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jul-Dec 2015
Publisher
Phcog.net
ISSN
09737847
e-ISSN
09762787
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1702866067
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jul-Dec 2015