A Review on Medicinal Properties of Gmelina Arborea (Gambhari Plant)

Abstract: Ayurveda is a science of life practiced in Indian subcontinent from the ancient time. In global prospective, it is complete and holistic system in which a number of drugs have multiple beneficial actions are shown. So that the massive research is required to proof the beneficial effect of drugs. Gmelina arborea, a fast-growing deciduous tree belongs to the family Lamiaceae, and is an important plantation species in many tropical areas around the world. The species is naturally distributed in semi-deciduous forests in India. The tree is also an important medicinal plant in the Indian Systems of Medicine. Gmelina arborea (gambhari) also a drug already mentioned in Ayurveda used for the various purposes in ayurvedic literature. This plant have so many medicinal properties like digestive, cardio tonic, diuretic, laxative and pulmonary and nervine tonic. It improves digestion, memory, helps overcome giddiness and is useful in burning sensation, fever, thirst, heart diseases, nervous disorders and piles. In this review paper we concluded the Medicinal properties of Gmnelia arborea (gambhari) plant.