2017
DOI: 10.20959/wjpr201710-9370
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Ayurvedic, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Schleichera Oleosa (Lour.) Oken: A Traditional Plant With Enormous Biological Activity

Abstract: Schleichera oleosa (Lour) Oken., a member of Sapindaceae family, is found in South East Asia region and in sub-Himalayan tract of India.This plant is long been used in India as a folkloric plant for its enormous therapeutic effects and as livestock feeds. The plant is used in helminthiasis, acne, itching, menorrhea, malaria, dysentery, rheumatism, hair loss in Ayurveda and evaluated scientifically for antiinflammatory, antiulcer, anticancer, antibacterial and antioxidant effects. Phenolic compounds, fatty acid… Show more

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“…In India, the species Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken (syn., Pistacia oleosa Lour., S. trijuga Willd., Cussambium oleosum Kuntze), belongs to the family Sapindaceae, locally known as Kusum, is primarily known as the lac host tree for lac production, which is also known to be exploited for multiple uses including ethnobotanical purpose [1][2][3]. Growing cuttings of Kusum, is a major hurdle for the Lac growers in India.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In India, the species Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken (syn., Pistacia oleosa Lour., S. trijuga Willd., Cussambium oleosum Kuntze), belongs to the family Sapindaceae, locally known as Kusum, is primarily known as the lac host tree for lac production, which is also known to be exploited for multiple uses including ethnobotanical purpose [1][2][3]. Growing cuttings of Kusum, is a major hurdle for the Lac growers in India.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Bark extract was reported to cure gynecological disorder, inflamed skin and ulcers (Mohapatra and Sahoo, 2008). Previous phytochemical study led to isolation of phenolic compounds, fatty acids, tannins, hydroxyl sterols and triterpenoids from this plant (Goswami and Singh, 2017). Bioactive triterpenoids isolated from S. oleosa bark exhibited antimicrobial potentials against bacterial and fungal pathogens (Ghosh et al, 2011).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The leaves are used as fodder for domestic animals [1,2], whereas the bark paste is used for the treatment of malaria and dysentery. In the Himalayan area of Nepal, the fruits are used traditionally as anthelmintic [3], and the seed oil is used for acne, itching, hair growth, and burns; moreover, the whole plant is used as antidiabetic traditionally [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%