Therapeutic Potential of Gmelina arborea: An Ayurvedic Dashamoola Herb with Diverse Bioactive Compounds

Pranali Vinod Patil

Abstract: In the Verbenaceae family, Gmelina arborea is a significant medicinal herb that is extensively propagated and grown. The term "Gambhari" has broad usage and comes from the Bihar tribal community. It is referred to as "Kashmarya" and is one of the herbs that are included in all of the Ayurvedic old texts. It's a gorgeous avenue tree that grows quickly all over India. Because of its many therapeutic benefits, this plant has long been prized for its medical qualities. One of the most important parts of Dashamoola is Gambhari. Its edible fruit have been linked to the benefits of Rasayana (rejuvenative), Medhya (memory enhancer) and Vrishya (aphrodisiac) in traditional medicine. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of tannins, coumarins, steroids, alkaloids, and polysaccharides. Gambhari has been utilized historically as an antihelmintic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, diuretic, hepatoprotective, and antiepileptic drug due to its many beneficial medical properties.

Keywords: Kashmarya, Dashmoola, Gambhari, Gmelina arborea, Verbenaceae

How to Cite?: Pranali Vinod Patil, "Therapeutic Potential of Gmelina arborea: An Ayurvedic Dashamoola Herb with Diverse Bioactive Compounds", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 926-928, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25513150830, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25513150830