A REVIEW ON COMPARATIVE PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF NEEM

Gupta Vishal¹, Sharma Shweta², Singh Dinesh*¹, Mishra Aditya¹

ABSTRACT

Azadirachta indica, Murraya koenigii, Melia dubia are the culinary important plants of Indian origin, and also been a component of many formulations used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine since many centuries. A scrutiny of literature reveals some notable pharma cological activities of these plants. Different alkaloids which are abundantly present in the leaves, fruits, roots and bark of this plant, have been reported for their antidiabetic, anti-cancer, antibacterial, anti-nociceptive and antioxidant activities. Besides these activities, the plant is described to have a wide array of therapeutic activities. Phytochemistry and pharmacology of these plants necessitates a comprehensive review of its prospects as an important therapeutic agent for the management of numerous diseases commonly affecting humans. The current review provides a detailed comparative report of the pharmacological works carried out on this culinary plant and also throws light on thete therapeutic prospects.

Keywords: Azadiracta Indica, Murraya Koenigii, Melia Dubia, Pharma cological Activity