Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders

Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa, commonly known as the bael fruit tree, is a member of the Rutaceae family and holds significance in Ayurvedic herbal medicine due to its myriad therapeutic properties. This paper seeks to delve into the diverse benefits offered by the bael fruit tree, exploring various pl...

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Main Authors: Ashwani Sharma, Dalapatghi Gugulothu, Tarun Virmani, Anjali Sharma, Girish Kumar, Kuldeep Singh, Divya Jain, Md. Shimul Bhuia, Raihan Chowdhury, Nowreen Tabassum Ahammed, Muhammad Torequl Islam
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Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/2275526
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author Ashwani Sharma
Dalapatghi Gugulothu
Tarun Virmani
Anjali Sharma
Girish Kumar
Kuldeep Singh
Divya Jain
Md. Shimul Bhuia
Raihan Chowdhury
Nowreen Tabassum Ahammed
Muhammad Torequl Islam
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Dalapatghi Gugulothu
Tarun Virmani
Anjali Sharma
Girish Kumar
Kuldeep Singh
Divya Jain
Md. Shimul Bhuia
Raihan Chowdhury
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description Aegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa, commonly known as the bael fruit tree, is a member of the Rutaceae family and holds significance in Ayurvedic herbal medicine due to its myriad therapeutic properties. This paper seeks to delve into the diverse benefits offered by the bael fruit tree, exploring various plant parts, including leaves, fruit, bark, and seeds, all of which contain bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. The bael fruit, with its diverse phytochemical profile, exhibits potential health benefits ranging from radioprotection and antibacterial properties to antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects. Additionally, this review highlights the limited preclinical studies on AMs’ efficacy in treating neurological disorders, emphasizing the need for more clinical trials to validate its potency and safety. Specifically, the effects and mechanisms of AM extract in addressing Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease are explored. In conclusion, AM emerges as a plant of considerable nutritional and pharmacological value, with the potential to contribute significantly to the treatment of neurological disorders. Despite its promising attributes, the limited preclinical studies necessitate further clinical trials to confirm its efficacy. This review consolidates relevant studies, offering insights into AMs’ ethnobotany, chemical constituents, pharmacological properties and potential application in neurological disorders. The comprehensive examination underscores the need for continued research to unlock the full therapeutic potential of this versatile plant.
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spelling doaj-art-e55a8de8c98a488a9f84554f13d163572025-08-20T03:30:41ZengWileyJournal of Nutrition and Metabolism2090-07322025-01-01202510.1155/jnme/2275526Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological DisordersAshwani Sharma0Dalapatghi Gugulothu1Tarun Virmani2Anjali Sharma3Girish Kumar4Kuldeep Singh5Divya Jain6Md. Shimul Bhuia7Raihan Chowdhury8Nowreen Tabassum Ahammed9Muhammad Torequl Islam10Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR)Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR)Amity Institute of PharmacyCDSCOAmity Institute of PharmacyDepartment of PharmacologyDepartment of MicrobiologyPhytochemistry and Biodiversity Research LaboratoryPhytochemistry and Biodiversity Research LaboratoryPhytochemistry and Biodiversity Research LaboratoryPhytochemistry and Biodiversity Research LaboratoryAegle marmelos (L.) Corrêa, commonly known as the bael fruit tree, is a member of the Rutaceae family and holds significance in Ayurvedic herbal medicine due to its myriad therapeutic properties. This paper seeks to delve into the diverse benefits offered by the bael fruit tree, exploring various plant parts, including leaves, fruit, bark, and seeds, all of which contain bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential. The bael fruit, with its diverse phytochemical profile, exhibits potential health benefits ranging from radioprotection and antibacterial properties to antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects. Additionally, this review highlights the limited preclinical studies on AMs’ efficacy in treating neurological disorders, emphasizing the need for more clinical trials to validate its potency and safety. Specifically, the effects and mechanisms of AM extract in addressing Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, depression, epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease are explored. In conclusion, AM emerges as a plant of considerable nutritional and pharmacological value, with the potential to contribute significantly to the treatment of neurological disorders. Despite its promising attributes, the limited preclinical studies necessitate further clinical trials to confirm its efficacy. This review consolidates relevant studies, offering insights into AMs’ ethnobotany, chemical constituents, pharmacological properties and potential application in neurological disorders. The comprehensive examination underscores the need for continued research to unlock the full therapeutic potential of this versatile plant.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/2275526
spellingShingle Ashwani Sharma
Dalapatghi Gugulothu
Tarun Virmani
Anjali Sharma
Girish Kumar
Kuldeep Singh
Divya Jain
Md. Shimul Bhuia
Raihan Chowdhury
Nowreen Tabassum Ahammed
Muhammad Torequl Islam
Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism
title Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
title_full Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
title_fullStr Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
title_full_unstemmed Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
title_short Ethnopharmacological Profile, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic Potential of Aegle marmelos L. for the Treatment of Neurological Disorders
title_sort ethnopharmacological profile phytochemistry and therapeutic potential of aegle marmelos l for the treatment of neurological disorders
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/jnme/2275526
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