Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Vikas, Anisha and Mukul Kumar

Abstract:
Hectic schedule of people pushing them to different types of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, migraine etc., to tackle these types of problems now we are focusing on Ayurveda. Cordia dichotoma is a medicinal fruiting tree which is edible from its root to tip and has different types of medicinal and health benefits. It is found in semi-arid areas of our country as well as found in many other countries. It is known as Indian cherry and Lasora in local language. Cordia dichotoma fruits shown many nutritional values, different types of studies shows that Cordia dichotoma contain different types of phytoconstituents like phenols, triterpenoids, pyrrolizidine, alkaloids, coumarins, and bioactive compounds. Many of them have shown to be germicidal, antifungal, hypoglycemic, and act on inflammation, lipid disorders, parasiticidal, injury recovery, and anticancer activities. Many different clinical trials and studies are done and it is found that Cordia dichotoma have antifungal, antidiuretic, anti-cerebrovascular insufficiency activity, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiulcer, wound healing and can be used as astringent, expectorant, hepatoprotective and beneficial in digestion and skin problems. From some studies it is found that the gum of the fruit can be used for making biodegradable packaging material.