Abstract

ETHNO-PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF AEGLE MARMELOS (L.) CORR.: A REVIEW

Kavita Vishwakarma*, Radhika Patel and Rajiv Shukla

ABSTRACT

Currently, in ongoing investigations across the globe, the study of plants is major on Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. or what is commonly known as wood apple tree, a member of the Rutaceae family. This well-known medicinal plant is renowned for being a panacea to various ailments. Use of the waste part of A. marmelos in preparation of remedies, owing to its health benefits which include antimicrobial, antidepressant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, antifungal, antifertility, anxiolytic, and radioprotective activity, just to mention a few among many others. Thus, this review sought to consolidate knowledgeable scientific literature on the multiplicity of different uses of Aegle marmelos in traditional medicine over multicultural purposes.

Keywords: Aegle marmelos, traditional medicine, pharmacological activities, phytochemistry, herbal medicine.