Open AccessPhytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Swietenia macrophylla King (Meliaceae)
Author(s) -
Umesh B. Telrandhe,
Satish B. Kosalge,
Shweta Parihar,
Devender Sharma,
Swati N. Lade
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
scholars academic journal of pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2347-9531
pISSN - 2320-4206
DOI - 10.36347/sajp.2022.v11i01.002
Subject(s) - swietenia macrophylla , meliaceae , phytochemistry , phytochemical , traditional medicine , biology , botany , medicine
Mahogany is a Meliaceae family exotic plant that includes three species: Swietenia macrophylla king, S mahogany L. Jacq., and S. humulis Zucc. This genus is predominantly found in the humid zone of the New World and the Amazon region of South America. The purpose of this review article is to look at its taxonomical classification, vernacular names, pharmacological activities and its phytochemistry. Scientific studies have found that the crude extract from S. macrophylla seeds has antibacterial, anti-malaria, anti-hepatitis, anti-diarrheal, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, antinociceptive, and anticancer properties. Phytochemical investigations have shown that limonoids and their derivatives are the major constituents of Swietenia macrophylla.