Review on Gmelina arborea Roxb (Lamiaceae)

Around the world, traditional medicines are crucial to health care. Pertaining to the Lamiaceae family is Gmelina arborea Roxb. Any plant that is used medicinally requires thorough research before use, so the current study was conducted to establish pharmacognostical and physicochemical standards for Gambhari leaf. This was done to prevent the admixture of other drugs with the plant and to ensure its therapeutic efficacy. Due to its extensive medical characteristics, this medicinal plant has been highly esteemed for ages. An analysis of pharmacognostic data reveals the amount of moisture, total ash value, water, and acid insoluble value. Alcoholic and aqueous extracts, as well as their extractive values. Evaluated at the microscopic and macro levels. Vein islet number, vein termination variety, and stomatal index are only a few of the leaf constants that have been provided. Alkaloids, sugars, coumarins, steroids, and tannins were discovered through phytochemical analysis. Gambhari's roots, fruits, and leaves have a wide range of medicinal uses; as a result, it has historically been used as an anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, anti-aging, analgesic, diuretic, hepato-protective, and anti-epileptic agent. It has been reported to have uses for treating hypertension, bone fractures, and regenerating -cells. Lignans, iridoid glycoside, flavonoids, flavones, flavone glycoside, and steroids are some of G. arborea's primary chemical components. In the Sothahara, Dahaprasamana, and Virecanopaga mahakasaya, Acharya Charaka mentions the Gambhari plant. He also described its fruit as the best among Rakta-sangrahaka and Raktapittahara. This article gives all the information you need to know about its historical literature, general introduction, and the therapeutic benefits of its roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits. Bark, as well as current pharmaceutical research.