Abstract

CARBAZOLE ALKALOID: MURRAYA KOENIGII A VALUABLE MEDICINAL PLANT

Meenu Bist*, Vijay Kumar, Charru and Mohammad Humayoon Amini

Abstract

Herbal remedies have been used to cure human aliments in every possible condition. About 80% of world’s population relies upon natural products. The use of medicinal plants in therapeutics utmost probably exist in the earliest documented history. Murraya koenigii (Curry leaves) is one of most significant medicinal plant used as Herb, spice and condiments. It is rich source of carbazole alkaloids. Almost whole part of plant contains varied phytoconstituents and is used to cure various types of disorder. Extensive research work has been reported in last few decades on this valuable plant. Recent studies, have thrown light on anti-diabetic and anthelmintic activities of aqueous and chloroform extract of Murraya koenigii plant. The present review, discusses Ethanobotanical properties, Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical and Pharmacological activity on Murraya koenigii (M. koenigii).

Keywords: Herbal medicines, M Koenigii, Volatile oils