Nyctanthes arbor-tristis linn is divine, magical and medicinal plant vernacularly known as harshingar. It has been used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani system of medicine for the treatment of various infectious and non-infectious diseases. The flowers of this plant are widely used in prayers in several region of India. It grows as a shrub or small tree. Plant of Night Jasmine is store of potentially active phytochemicals (flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, steroids, phenolic compounds, essential oils) which have significant pharmacological effect. In this review we have found that plant have various pharmacological activities. The most admired biological activity of this plant are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anti-malarial, anti-tubercular, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-histaminic, anti-cancer, anti-ulcer activities.
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