Abstract

A REVIEW ON INDIAN TRADITIONAL HERB MURRAYA KOENIGII IT’S NUTRITIVE & MEDICINAL PROPERTIES IN HUMAN HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Habeeba Shaikh*, Siddiqua Shaikh and Dr. Priya Rao

Abstract

Murraya koenigii is a culinary important plant of Indian origin, and also been a component of many formulations used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine since many centuries. This review article describes the medicinal & nutritive importance of the Murraya koenigii. The therapeutic value of Murraya koenigii extract for the various diseases with its other pharmacognostic features such as morphology, growth constraints, biochemical composition and biological activities. A scrutiny of literature reveals some notable pharmacological activities of the plant such as antidiabetic, anticancer, antibacterial, antinociceptive and antioxidant activities. Medicinal plants or their bioactive compounds have been utilized by developing countries for primary and traditional healthcare system since very long period of time. In several ancient systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani, Murraya koenigii. A medicinally important herb from mainly therapeutic applications such as in bronchial disorders, piles, vomiting, skin diseases etc. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of this plant necessitates a comprehensive review of its prospects as an important therapeutic agent for the management of numerous diseases commonly affecting humans.

Keywords: Murraya koenigii, Pharmacological activity, medicinal & Nutritive Properties.