Abstract

TECTONA GRANDIS LINN: A GLOBAL OVERVIEW

Nilesh B. Chougule*, Dr. Kailasam Koumaravelou and Sachin A. Nitave

Abstract

Tectona grandis Linn.(T. grandis Linn.) belonging to family- Verbenaceae is one of the most well-known timber plant in the world and is renowned for its, extreme durability, dimensional stability & it’s hard nature. Medicinally, it has various pharmacological activities like antibacterial, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-diuretic, hypoglycemic, anti-hyperlipedemic and antiulcer. T. grandis Linn also has various phytoconstituents like Triterpenins, Lignins, Quinone, Steroids, Phenolic acids, carbohydrate, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, proteins and flavonoids. So, it finds application in various infectious diseases. The goal of this review represents Phytochemical constituents and pharmacological activities of the T. grandis linn. Considering literature review it is suggested that herbal preparations containing extract of frontal leaves of Tectona grandis (TG) linn which is non-toxic, safe, and effective and improves patient compliance by the utilization of herbal extracts which would be highly acceptable.

Keywords: Teak, T. grandis Linn., Pharmacology activity, Phytochemical constituents.