Abstract :
Anthocephalus indicus or A. indicus (family Rubiaceae; Hindi name
KADAMBA or KADAM) is one of such ayurvedic remedy that has been
mentioned in many Indian medicinal literatures. This article discusses about
the medicinal principles of Anthocephalus indicus. In this communication,
we reviewed the phytochemistry of Anthocephalus cadamba and its
application in the cure of various ailments like diabetes mellitus, diarrhoea,
fever, inflammation, haemoptysis, cough, vomiting, wounds, ulcers, debility
and antimicrobial activity. The major constituents of the plant are triterpenes,
triterpenoid glycosides, flavanoids, saponins, indole alkaloids; cadambine,
cadamine, isocadambine, isodihydrocadambine. This review discusses the
investigations made by various workers related to chemical constituents,
pharmacological action and toxicological studies of this plant since years till
date.
Keyword :
Anthocephalus indicus, Anti-dyslipoproteinemic Activities, Lipoprotein profile, Lecithin Cholesterol Acyl Transferase.