A REVIEW ON PHARMACOGNOSTIC AND PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE ANNONA SQUAMOSA LINN

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Natural drug products have a special place and role in pharmacotherapy. Within them, herbs have Been one of the important sources of medicinal products since the beginning of the human Civilization. Alterative medication and natural remedies have been used from ancient time for the treatment and wellbeing of human There is a growing demand for plant based medicines, health product, Pharmaceuticals, food supplements, cosmetics etc .In the present review, an attempt has been made to congregate the traditional, phytochemical and pharmacological studies done on The medicinal plant Annona squamosa linn, (Family annonaceae). Annona squamosa Linn is commonly known as custard apple and Sitaphal. Annona squamosa is commonly cultivated In tropical and subtropical regions. Based on previous research, all parts of Annona squamosa including bark, Leaf, and roots have proven biological activities such as antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiulcer, antidiabetic, antidiarrheals, antiplatelet, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, especially on the leaves. Phytochemicals in Annona squamosa leaves include coumarins, tannins, cardiac glycosides, Flavonoids, carbohydrates, and saponins.

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