A review on pharmacological and phytochemical properties of Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. Serr. (Rutaceae)

Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr. Serr is one of the important plant with several medicinal and nutraceutical properties. A. marmelos is commonly known as wood apple plant. A. marmelos is belonging to Rutaceae family, the family of flowering plants. A. marmelos is known for various medicinal properties in traditional medicinal system and use to cure a variety of diseases. In last few decades, A. marmelos is extensively studied for its medicinal properties by advanced scientific techniques and a variety of bioactive compounds have been isolated from the different part of plant and were analysed pharmacologically. The medicinal properties of this plant represent it as a valuable source of medicinal compound. This report is a summarized information concerning the morphology, distribution, phytochemistry, traditional uses and biological activities of the A. marmelos.