Abstract

GARDENIA GUMMIFERA: EFFECTS, ADVANTAGES AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

*Sunayana Vikhe, Harshada Khedkar and Manish Ahire

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Abstract

This review employs a novel methodology to ascertain the present state of the well-known medicinal plant Gardenia gummifera Linn. f., which grows in India's tropical woods. In the Ayurvedic medicinal system, it is frequently used for its anthelmintic, carminative, and antispasmodic properties. Had abundant medicinal, antiradical, and insecticidal qualities compared to other parts of the Gardenia gummifera plant; nonetheless, the entire plant exhibited medicinal properties such as antispasmodic, carminative, anthelmintic, diaphoretic, and medicine. The purpose of this review is to highlight how many people use medicinal plants, minerals, and organic materials as sources of their medications. Apart from its medical importance, this tree has also been used for culinary and medicinal purposes. although this review also mentions the phytoconstituents found in Gardenia gummifera.

Keywords: Gardenia gummifera, antispasmodic, ayurvedic, phytoconstituents.