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Mesua ferrea L.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

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Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India Vol. 2

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Abstract

The plant kingdom has plenty of plants with herbal activities. Amongst them Mesua ferrea, also known as “Nagakesar”, is a species with several medicinal properties. M. ferrea is a rare plant species, typically found in the tropical region. Possesses various medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, cardioprotective etc. Due to its pharmacological potential, Mesua ferrea is traditionally used by tribal people. This chapter summarizes knowledge about its traditional use, phytoconstituents and pharmacological properties.

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Khatoon, M., Dubey, A. (2023). Mesua ferrea L.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology. In: Máthé, Á., Khan, I.A. (eds) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India Vol. 2. Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the World, vol 9. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44914-7_6

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