In vitro Propagation, Phytochemical Investigations and Biological Activities of an Endemic Medicinal Plant, Indian Red Wood (Meliaceae): A Review (original) (raw)

Abstract

This review focuses on cinchona/oak bark substitute, Soymida febrifuga (Meliaceae), also known as Indian red wood whose medical virtues are used for treating various health ailments in folk and traditional medicine. Here we review the ex situ conservation strategies for the mass multiplication of this endemic plant by micropropagation due to its difficulty in rooting of stem cuttings and high seedling mortality rates. Further we also discuss phytochemical investigations from plant parts led to the isolation of tetranortriterpenoids, flavonoids, limonoids, alkaloids, tannins and glycosides. These chemical constituents were reported to be cytotoxic and strikingly are antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiallergic, antifungal, antiulcer, spasmolytic, insect antifeedant, antihelminthic, antibacterial and anticancer in action. Overall this review highlights and compiles the available information of Soymida febrifuga propagation, medicinal importance of secondary...

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