Abstract

Celastrus paniculatus Wild (Celastraceae) is one of the most important medicinal plants in Ayurveda. Celastrus paniculatus plant extracts and their bioactive compounds have been utilized extensively for various medical purposes. It is used for pharmacological benefits such as anti-depressants, antibacterial, anti-arthritic, anti-fertility, antimalarial, wound healing, analgesic, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, neuro disorder, anxiolytic, anti-spasmodic, antidiabetic, anticancer, antioxidant and skin diseases. The various phytoconstituents derived from the plant include alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, steroids, and fatty acids. They isolated from the plant, including malkanguanin, paniculatin, beta-sterol, and celapanin. Further, CP plant extract can treat neurological disorders.