The Pharmacological and therapeutic importance of Cordia myxa- A review

The preliminary phytochemical screening carried out on Cordia myxa fruit extract revealed the presence of oil, glycosides, flavonoids, sterols, saponins, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolic acids, coumarins, tannins, resins, gums and mucilage. Pharmacological studies revealed that Cordia myxa possessed analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, insecticidal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and protective effects. This review was designed to highlight the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Cordia myxa.

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