Ethno-medicinal and Pharmacological activities of Aegle marmelos (Linn.) Corr: A review

Aegle marmelos is native to India. The monotypic genus Aegle belongs to family Rutaceae has several neutraceutical and medicinal properties which are being used in traditional medicinal systems to cure a variety of diseases. The plant has been extensively studied for its medicinal and pharmacological properties by advanced scientific techniques and a variety of bioactive compounds have been isolated from different parts of the plant. This review is summarized information concerning the morphology, distribution, pharmacological and ethno-medicinal uses and phytochemistry of A. marmelos.