Molsari: A Panacea Drug for Conventional Therapy

Abstract

Molsari is a one of the most ancient medicinal plant known to mankind. It is an evergreen, medium-long size tree known by various vernacular names. It is an Indian origin plant and is mainly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Andaman Island. The plant contains various glycosides, steroids and chemical compounds which are used extensively in pharmaceutical industry and traditional therapy. Molsari is also a significant ingredient for several traditional Unani and Homeopathic medicines. The fruits of molsari are somewhat resemble like date palm with incredible remedial value and can eaten as a ripe raw fruit. As the human lifestyle is changing and demand for medicines increasing, therefore with increasing demand there is immense scope for future research in its medicinal properties in traditional or Ayurvedic medicine systems as well as allopathy, owing to its excellent medicinal worth.