Amita Dubey2024-11-252023978-3-031-44914-7https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44914-7_6http://136.232.12.194:4000/handle/123456789/1057Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of India Vol. 2 Editors: Ákos Máthé, Irfan Ali KhanThe plant kingdom has plenty of plants with herbal activities. Amongst them Mesua ferrea, also known as “Nagakesar”, is a species with several medicinal properties. M. ferrea is a rare plant species, typically found in the tropical region. Possesses various medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, analgesic, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, cardioprotective etc. Due to its pharmacological potential, Mesua ferrea is traditionally used by tribal people. This chapter summarizes knowledge about its traditional use, phytoconstituents and pharmacological properties.en-USPlant Ecology Biodiversity pharmacognosy Traditional Medicine Medicinal PlantsBook chapter