A review on Artabotrys odoratissimus (Annonaceae)

Abstract

Artabotrys odoratissimus is a plant of Annonaceae family and Artabotrys genus. It contains Essential Oils: Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate Linalool, Caryophyllene, Geranyl Acetate, Methyl Benzoate, P-Cresyl Methyl Ether, Safrole, Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes etc. Medicinal Properties and Health Benefits of this plant are Anti Depressant, Mood Elevator, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Hypotensive, Hair Vitalizer, In Post Menstrual Syndrome, In Treating Motion Sickness, Nervine, Sedative, Emollient, Febrifuge. Apart from medicinal uses discussed above, this oil is extensively used in perfumes, deodorants, beauty soaps, shampoos, skin and hair lotions and creams, hair oils etc., in blends or alone. In contrast medicinal plants are widely available and affordable, even in remote areas. The cost of modern medicine is increasing by modern health technology and in many cases is inappropriate to the immediate needs of people in developing countries. Therefore there is a need for intensive research on this valuble medicinal plant species for discovery of its more medicinal properties.