Mimusops elengi Linn. (Bakul) - A potential medicinal Plant: A review
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Medicinal plants are the valuable and cheap source of unique phytochemicals which are frequently used in the development of drugs against various diseases. A large fraction of the world population, especially in the developing and underdeveloped countries still depends mainly on the traditional system of medicine. The use of plants and plant products in medicines is getting popularized because the herbal medicines are cheap, easily available and have natural origin with higher safety margins and lesser or no side effects. Mimusops elengi (Linn.) is an evergreen tree of the family Sapotaceae. It is most frequently known as “Bakul” which is cultivated as an ornamental tree largely in gardens. Conventionally, different parts of the plant are used in various ways to cure a number of human aliments. Several therapeutic uses such as cardiotonic, alexipharmic, stomachic, anthelmintic and astringent have been ascribed to the bark of the plant. The bark and fruit of this plant are used in the treatment of diarrhea and dysentery, and a decoction of the bark is used as a gargle. The present review is an attempt to enrich our knowledge about various pharmacological properties of this plant and to draw attention for further research so as work on untouched pharmacological properties.
Author: Gupta, Prakash Chandra
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2565940887