Dillenia pentagyna Roxb.: A Review on Phytochemistry and Pharmacology

Abstract

Dillenia pentagyna often known as ‘Karmal’ is a member of Dilleniaceae. Different parts of the plant have been used by tribal communities to treat a broad spectrum of ailments. The plant reports the presence of some vital therapeutic compounds such as botulin, botulinic acid, botulinic acid, morolic acid, lupeol, diploic acid, etc. Some of the major pharmaceutical properties of the plant are anticancerous, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-diabetic. This plant has been recently classified as a critically endangered species in Madhya Pradesh state. Low germination rates are one of the major factors of being a critically endangered species. Despite being a potent curative plant species, it is yet to be fully explored. The objective of the present review to highlight the phytochemical investigations and pharmacology applications for several purposes like anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous, anti-microbial, antioxidant, etc of this plant species. In future studies, this knowledge can be applied to the safe and evidence-based use of traditional Indian medicinal plants in global Phyto pharmacotherapy and to the discovery of novel leads for the development of herbal formulations.