Abstract

AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF BACCAUREA COURTALLENSIS MUELL. ARG.: TRADITIONAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES, AND BOTANICAL FEATURES

*Ankitha M., Meera R. Nath, Haritha Asokan and Syra Mol S.

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Abstract

Baccaurea courtallensis Muell. Arg., is a perennial plant species, found exclusively in the Western Ghats and classified under the family Phyllanthaceae, has been traditionally utilized by tribal groups such as the Paniya, Kani, and Kurichya for the treatment of conditions including ulcers, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, and diabetes. Current scientific investigations affirm these traditional medicinal uses, showcasing the pharmacological promise of this plant. Phytochemical evaluations of methanol and hexane extracts derived from the leaves, bark, and fruit identified the presence of tannins, saponins, terpenoids, and phenolic substances. The leaves demonstrate antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant properties. This review consolidates existing studies on the botanical characteristics, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical properties, pharmacological effects, and therapeutic potential of B. courtallensis, promoting further investigation for medicinal and conservation purposes.[1,2]

Keywords: Baccaurea courtallensis, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities, antioxidant activities, antibacterial, review.