Traditional Uses, Phytochemical And Pharmacological Activity Of Elaeocarpus Serratus: A Global Perspective

Tropical flowering tree belonging to the family Elaeocarpaceae.It is distributed in Srilanka, SouthIndia, Assam, Bangladesh and other parts of North Indian Subcontinent. The fruit of the tree is commonly eaten and the people also use for ornamental and folk medicinal purposes. Elaeocarpus serratus is also known as Ceylon olive. Studies indicate Elaeocarpus serratus possess anti diarrhoeal, analgesic, antidiabetic and anti-arthriticactivity. Various other effects like antioxidant, antimelanogenesis and anti-microbial studies have also been studies. These results are very significant and this literature review was intended to study about the plant more extensively to confirm these results and reveal other potential therapeutic effects.