The Neuropharmacological Properties of Malkangni (Celastrus paniculatus Willd.): Insights from Unani Medicine and Pharmacological Research: A Review

  • Rayees Ahmad Mir Postgraduate Scholar at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6164-0927
  • Farheen Zehra Assistant Professor at Hayat Unani Medical College and Research Centre, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), Lucknow,226101
  • Mohd Nayab Associate Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2077-9659
  • Abdul Nasir Ansari Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6164-0927
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v14i8.6730
Keywords: Malkangni, Celastrus paniculatus, Unani medicine, traditional medicine, natural medicine

Abstract

Malkangni, also known as Celastrus paniculatus Willd., is a herb widely used in the Unani system of medicine for its neuropharmacological properties. The seeds and oil of Malkangni have therapeutic benefits, including enhancing memory and cognitive functions. Malkangni exhibits a range of pharmacological activities, including neuroprotective, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. It has shown potential to improve learning and memory, sedation, and anti-convulsive properties and treat conditions such as leprosy, rheumatism, diarrhea, and arthritis. The diverse pharmacological activities of Malkangni suggest its potential in treating various health conditions. This review aims to describe the medicinal properties and therapeutic applications of Malkangni through the perspective of Unani medicine and its phytochemical and pharmacological studies.

Keywords: Malkangni, Celastrus paniculatus, Unani medicine, traditional medicine, natural medicine

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Author Biographies

Rayees Ahmad Mir, Postgraduate Scholar at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

Postgraduate Scholar at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

Farheen Zehra, Assistant Professor at Hayat Unani Medical College and Research Centre, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), Lucknow,226101

Assistant Professor at Hayat Unani Medical College and Research Centre, Department of Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology), Lucknow,226101

Mohd Nayab, Associate Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

Associate Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

Abdul Nasir Ansari, Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

Professor at National Institute of Unani Medicine Banglore, Department of Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), Kottigapelya Banglore, 560091

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2024-08-15
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Mir RA, Zehra F, Nayab M, Ansari AN. The Neuropharmacological Properties of Malkangni (Celastrus paniculatus Willd.): Insights from Unani Medicine and Pharmacological Research: A Review. JDDT [Internet]. 15Aug.2024 [cited 8Sep.2024];14(8):190-4. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/6730
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