Author(s):
Sadia Afrin, Muhammad Shoket Islam, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S. Batra, Raiyan Azmee, Marzan Azmee, Fatiha Jakir, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al-Aouadi, Calvin R. Wei, Nikolaus Syrmos, Rezwan Ahmed Mahedi, Al Mamun Shohag
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10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00204 
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Sadia Afrin1, Muhammad Shoket Islam2, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti3, H.S. Batra4, Raiyan Azmee5, Marzan Azmee5, Fatiha Jakir5, Mohammad Chand Jamali6, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al-Aouadi7,Calvin R. Wei8, Nikolaus Syrmos9, Rezwan Ahmed Mahedi1,10, Al Mamun Shohag11
1Department of Pharmacy, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh.
2Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Bangladesh.
3Professor, Dept of Biochemistry, Symbiosis Medical College For Women,
Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India.
4Professor and Head Dept of Biochemistry, Symbiosis Medical College For Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India5Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh.
6Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Liwa College, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
7College of Medicine, Al-Ayen Iraqi University, AUIQ, An Nasiriyah, Iraq.
8Department of Research and Development, Shing Huei Group, Tapei, Taiwan.
9Human Perf
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Volume - 18,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
A tropical and subtropical plant species found in Asia, Africa, and Australia, Microcos paniculata is also known as the Chinese box tree or orange jasmine. Microcos paniculata is the subject of this review, which delves into its taxonomy, phytochemistry, pharmacological actions, and medicinal uses. The pharmacological effects of the plant include larvicidal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, hepatoprotective, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective, and antidiabetic effects. The plant is rich in secondary metabolites, which include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and terpenoids. New scientific research confirms the traditional uses of Microcos paniculata, which have been used for a long time in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and TCM to treat a variety of health issues. But should be careful, because there can be negative consequences from taking too much. When used as directed, the plant has shown no ill effects in toxicological testing. In order to incorporate Microcos paniculata into clinical practice and fully grasp its therapeutic potential, additional study is necessary.
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Sadia Afrin, Muhammad Shoket Islam, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S. Batra, Raiyan Azmee, Marzan Azmee, Fatiha Jakir, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al-Aouadi,Calvin R. Wei, Nikolaus Syrmos, Rezwan Ahmed Mahedi, Al Mamun Shohag. A Narrative Review on Morphological Description, Ethnomedicinal Usage, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities: Microcos paniculata. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(3):1419-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00204
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Sadia Afrin, Muhammad Shoket Islam, Suresh Babu Kondaveeti, H.S. Batra, Raiyan Azmee, Marzan Azmee, Fatiha Jakir, Mohammad Chand Jamali, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al-Aouadi,Calvin R. Wei, Nikolaus Syrmos, Rezwan Ahmed Mahedi, Al Mamun Shohag. A Narrative Review on Morphological Description, Ethnomedicinal Usage, Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities: Microcos paniculata. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(3):1419-7. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00204 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-3-65
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