Syzygium cumini : An overview
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چکیده
Aim of this article briefly focus on the potential phytochemicals and pharmacological activity of Syzygium cumini. Various parts of plant including seeds, bark, leaves and fruits had been studied and investigated for various pharmacological properties. The phytochemicals like malieic acid, oxalic acid, gallic acid, tannins, cynidin glycoside, oleanolic acid, flavonoids, essential oils, betulinic acid, friedelin have been reported for significant, antianaemic, gingivititis, antidiarrhieal, antipyretic, antibacterial, antineoplastic, anti-inflammetry, hypoglycemic, gastro protective and hypolipidemic properties. Further investigations exploring possible use of these phytochemicals as pharmacological agents are warranted. This is an attempt to compile and documented information on different aspect of Syzygium cumini pharmacological properties and highlight the need for research and their potential development. Key word: Syzgium cumin, Tannins, Flavonoids, Essential oils, Phytochemicals. ______________________________________________________________________________
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