A review on Celastrus paniculatus wild (Jyotishmati): It’s species, geographical sources, phytoconstituents, and therapeutic uses and pharmacological actions

Abstract

The Celastrus paniculatus wild belongs to family Celastraceae. In Ayurveda is known as ‘Tree of life’ and ‘Elixir of life’. The plant contains bioactive compound such as Alkaloids, Tannins, Flavonoids, Saponins, Steroids, Terpenoids, Phlobatannins, Cardiac Glycosides and Phenolic Compound. It has different properties such as anti-fungal, Immuno modulatory, anti- depressant, anti-bacterial, anti-malarial and anti-oxidant. The plant has significant value in the treatment of cough, asthma, leprosy, epilepsy, insomnia, gout and rheumatism. The Celastrus paniculatus has good property for recovering multiple diseases hence it is vigorous source for development of novel drug.