Gmelina arborea Roxb. (Verbenaceae ) is commonly known as gambhari. Gambhari is one of the herbs mentioned in all ancient scriptures of Ayurveda, as one of the member of brhat pancamulas. Acarya Vagbhata has cited gambhari, one of the members from the group dasamulas, used in vata dosa (vata samsamana). It is traditionally used as diuretic, tonic, aphrodisiac, alternative astringent to the bowels, promote growth of hairs, useful in treatment of anaemia, leprosy, ulcers and vaginal discharge, alopecia, anemia, etc. It is reported to contain alkaloid, glycoside, lignann derivative compound, sesquiterpenoid, flavanoid. Present review summarizes the traditional uses, phytochemistry, reported pharmacological activity and marketed formulation of Gmelina arborea.
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