Title:Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn.: A Review on its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry,
Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicity
Volume: 9
Author(s): Antica Barua, Md. Junaid, Tahmida Shamsuddin, Muhammad Shaiful Alam, Nusrat Jahan Mouri*, Rasheda Akter, Tania Sharmin and S.M. Zahid Hosen
Affiliation:
- Molecular Modeling Drugdesign
and Discovery Laboratory, Pharmacology Research Division, BCSIR Laboratories, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Keywords:
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn., botanical characterization, geographical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activities.
Abstract:
Background: Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. (Oleaceae) is a traditional therapeutic plant,
highly used in Ayurveda for a wide range of activities, such as anthelmintic, antipyretic, laxative,
rheumatism, skin ailments, and sedative.
Aims of the Review: This review aims to furnish up-to-date details on botanical characterization,
geographical distribution, traditional uses, phytochemical constituents, pharmacological activities,
and toxicity of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. with the exploitation of future research on more curative
treatments as well.
Methods: The available information was reviewed using different e-tools, including PubMed (National
Library of Medicine), ScienceDirect, Wiley, Elsevier, and Springer. The scientific name is
verified by 'The Plant 'List' (www.theplantlist.org) and 'Kew Royal Botanic 'Gardens'
(mpns.kew.org).
Results: Crude extracts and isolated compounds of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. have been found
pharmacologically active as hepatoprotective, anti-leishmaniasis, antiviral, antifungal, antipyretic,
antihistaminic, antimalarial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities; it was widely
for intermittent fevers and arthritis treatment. The major classes of biologically active compounds
are their iridoid, glucosides, essential oils, hydrocarbons, alkaloids, benzofurans, cyclohexylethanoid,
fatty acids, sterols, and terpenoid.
Conclusion: Phytochemical studies and Nyctanthes arbour-tristis Linn's pharmacological activities
indicated it as a potential medicinal plant for various ailments. However, more research is crucial to
investigate the mode of action of the plant's bioactive constituents and its therapeutic potential.