Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8542651 | Journal of Pharmacy Research | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Schleichera oleosa, belonging to the Sapindaceae family, has been reported to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer activity, and can be used for the production of biodiesel. The plant contains low tannin levels therefore it can be used as fodder for livestock. This species contains important phytochemicals such as terpenoids, betulin, betulinic acid etc. The literature reveals that this medicinal plant can be used as an alternative to synthetic compounds for use in preventing and treating several diseases. Considering the medicinal and environmental uses of this plant, this review is an effort to summarize nearly all the information reported on its various activities.
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Authors
Harsh Bhatia, Jaspreet Kaur, Shreya Nandi, Vinita Gurnani, Anushua Chowdhury, P. Hemalatha Reddy, Amit Vashishtha, Brijesh Rathi,