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    Current Review on Ethnopharmacological Approach on Medicinal Value of Cordia macleodii as a Traditional Herb of Importance

    Khemkaran Ahirwar1★, Junaid Khan1, Anand Kumar1, Mukesh Nag1★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Department of Pharmacy, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidylaya, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, INDIA.

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    Khemkaran Ahirwar

    Department of Pharmacy, Sant Gahira Guru Vishwavidylaya, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, INDIA.

    khempharma@yahoo.co.in

    Received: 07-03-2024; Accepted: 31-07-2024.

    Volume 22, Issue 1 · pp. 7–16 · PUBLISHED 2026 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296251330393

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    ABSTRACT

    Background: The medicinal properties of plants and plant derivatives have led to their long-term use in medicine. Objectives: The present review article was drafted to discuss the traditional importance of Cordia macleodii and its different therapeutic uses. Methodology: The following keywords were used to search the online databases: C. macleodii, ethnopharmacological approach, traditional applications, medicinal herb; Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. Consequently, this review set out to compile a narrative review on phytochemistry and the recent advancement of the targeted plant species. Results: This article covers the following topics: toxicity, ethnobotanical and medicinal uses, potential biological activity and applications, phytochemical components, and geographical sources. There are several bioactive components in C. macleodii, and different parts make it a powerful herbal medicinal plant. These include terpenoids, glycosides, phenols, tannins, saponins, steroids, volatile oils, amino acids, alkaloids, and resins. The botanical description of the plant was discussed, including macroscopic and microscopic characters. Although little is known, C. macleodii may offer health and therapeutic benefits. It has several beneficial effects, including reducing inflammation and pain, protecting the liver, speeding wound healing, lowering blood pressure, and protecting against oxidative stress. Conclusion: This comprehensive review screens all valuable parts’ primary chemical ingredients and their pharmacological activity to help pharma companies develop new medicine formulations.

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      Ahirwar, K., Khan, J., Kumar, A., & Nag, M. (2026). Current Review on Ethnopharmacological Approach on Medicinal Value of Cordia macleodii as a Traditional Herb of Importance. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 22(1), 7–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731296251330393