Botanical description, phytochemistry, traditional uses, and pharmacology of Anthocephalus cadamba: An updated review

Background: Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. is an important medicinal plant of the Rubiaceae family. It widespread in tropical and subtropical regions India world. became popular for use folklore a variety illnesses, including diabetes Mellitus, diarrhea, fever, inflammation, hemophilia, cough, vomiting, wounds, ulcer, debility, also useful snake bites. Results: The current review focuses on descriptions ethnographic traditional uses along with reported pharmacological activity. main chemical composition aspects has been thoroughly studied to reveal unexplored ethnomedicinal this plant, researchers working may be able gain new facts continue further research plants. Pharmacological like Analgesic, antipyretic anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antidiarrhoeal, Diuretic laxative, Anti-hepatotoxic, Hypolipidemic, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial wound healing, Anthelmintic potentials are evaluated by different vitro/in vivo methods have reported. Conclusion: Various conventional that require profound scientific investigation. several activities . present intends deliver concise account its ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry in-depth study phytoconstituents, facts, prospects potential golden plant. An extensive literature survey was undertaken through online platforms viz. Google Scholar databases namely PubMed, Science Direct, Springer. All papers based properties were included.