Nyctanthes arbor-tristis: a comprehensive review

The Indian medicinal herb Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. (NAT) is well-known. It often referred to as "Parijat" and a critically endangered species in India. Crude extracts refined chemicals from seeds, such 4-hydroxy-hexahydrobenzofuran-7-one, 6-hydroxyloganin, Arbortristoside A, polysaccharide the leaves, Naringenin stem, may all be sources of active pharmacological agents. In Ayurveda, plant used for variety effects, including anticancer, antiparasitic, antimalarial, immunostimulant, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anti-diabetic, anti-allergy activity.