Abstract

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON TERMINALIA CATAPPA: TRADITIONAL USES, PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES, AND BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS

Chitrasree L.* and Dr. Syed Mansoor Ahmed

Abstract

In this review article, we concentrate on Terminalia catappa, which is commonly referred to as Country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, beach almond, and False kamani, also known as Badam, recognized for its medicinal properties. The Ayurvedic plant Terminalia Catappa belongs to the Combretaceae family. It exhibits various therapeutic medicinal properties, including Antimicrobial, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Anti-tumor and Antidiabetic activity. In this review, we will broadly discuss the pharmacological effects reported through various in-vitro and in vivo models.

Keywords: Terminalia catappa, Indian almond, Pharmacological activities, Bioactive compounds, microscopic characteristics.