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Abstract

Plants being the prime source of medication since time immemorial have been consumed as a source of nutrition as well as therapy against different ailments and diseases. For Chinaberry (Melia azedarach L.), one of the important medicinal plants from Meliaceae family, medicinal properties by traditional practitioners are being quoted for each and every plant part. Pharmacological investigations verify different health maintenance activities of M. azedarach viz. anti-nephrolithiasis, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, anti-parasitic, antiulcer, anthelmintic, antioxidant and antipyretic action. There is also considerable literature available related to its chemistry. The present review presents an up to date literature survey of ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological account of Melia azedarach L.
Keywords: Dhrek; Traditional medicinal plant; Antioxidant; Pharmacological activities; Melianol; Active compounds
http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2016.50002