@article {1429, title = {An Insight into the Therapeutic Value of Dillenia indica Linn: Phytochemical and Pharmacological Aspects}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {17}, year = {2025}, month = {June 2025}, pages = {689-696}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {689}, abstract = {

Dillenia indica Linn. is an evergreen tree belonging to the Dilleniaceae family, primarily found in the Himalayan and sub-Himalayan areas. The fruits of this plant are sour and are used as flavouring agents in cuisine. The leaves, fruit, flowers, roots, stems, barks and woods of the plant are rich in diverse chemical constituents and used traditionally for their medicinal properties. Dillenia indica is traditionally used in Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and other states of India in the management of cough, hair loss, abdominal pain, hair dandruff, fever, dysentery, diarrhoea, weakness, flatulence, jaundice, fatigue, astringent, asthma and cholera. The plant has also been investigated scientifically for the treatment of different disorders like diabetes mellitus, inflammation, hyperlipidemia, microbial infection, diarrhoea, constipation, skin infection, dandruff, hair loss, respiratory diseases, kidney diseases, cardiotonic, Central Nervous System (CNS) problems, cancer, analgesia, parasite infection, liver diseases. The plant is a rich source of different flavonoids, triterpene, steroids and tannins such as malic acid, ascorbic acid, tocopherol, carotene, glycoside, dillenetin, betunaldehyde, betulinic acid, lupeol, β-sitosterol, saponins, proteins, free amino acids, fixed oil, dihydro-isorhamnetin, myricetin, naringenin, rhamnetin etc. Dillenia indica fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, amino acids, glucose, minerals and crude fibre, which is attributed to the nutritional properties of the plant. Traditionally, Dillenia indica fruits are used to prepare pickles, curries, jellies, jams, juices and chutneys, making it an integral part of regional cuisine. This paper explores the therapeutic potential and bioactive components of Dillenia indica and underscores its importance in the management of human health.

}, keywords = {Dillenia indica, Pharmacological activities, Phytochemical, Traditional Value}, doi = {10.5530/pres.20252088}, author = {Salema Khatun and Saikat Sen} } @article {1302, title = {A Comprehensive Review on Ethnomedicinal Aspects, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Properties of Limonia acidissima Linn.}, journal = {Pharmacognosy Research}, volume = {16}, year = {2024}, month = {October 2024}, pages = {688-697}, type = {Review Article}, chapter = {1}, abstract = {

Fruits and other parts of Limonia acidissima Linn. (Wood apple) is edible and used in different cuisines. In folk medicine, various plant parts are utilized to treat various ailments. In addition to being utilized as a folk remedy, the plant was also investigated for its medicinal value. The plant is considered important in Ayurvedic medicine and fruit, leaves, seeds, gum and bark of the plant have medicinal importance. The plant is investigated for different pharmacological properties in preclinical studies. Wood apples are also important for nutritional values. Several phenolic bioactive phytochemicals like kaempferol, catechins, proanthocyanidins, vanillic acid, syringic acid and coumaric acids are characterized in the plant parts. This paper provides an overview of the pharmacological and phytochemical properties of Limonia acidissima. This knowledge might help create new formulations or improve current goods by adding additional medicinal or nutritional value.

}, keywords = {Folk use, Limonia acidissima, Nutraceutical value, Pharmacological activity, Phytochemicals}, doi = {10.5530/pres.16.4.80}, author = {Salema Khatun and Saikat Sen} }