Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Gmelina arborea Roxb.

Gmelina arborea Roxb (Family: Verbenaceae) is a stunning tree that grows quickly and is mostly found in tropical Africa and South-East Asia. Since ancient times, Ayurveda has utilized it as medicine to treat a variety of illnesses, including ulcers, diarrhea, thirst, anemia, leprosy, vaginal discharges, piles, fever, and more. Gmelina arborea (Gambhari) has yielded several phytoconstituents thus far, including lignans, flavanoids, coumarins, steroids, terpenes, fatty acids, and iridoid glycosides. It has anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, diuretic, cardio-protective, anthelmintic, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, immunomodulatory, anti-pyretic, and analgesic properties, according to a number of in vitro and in vivo experimental investigations. Therefore, it seems to be a good herbal candidate for more research. An effort was made to examine the many facets of Gambhari in this assessment.