Exploring the Pharmacological Profile of Maducha longifolia

Vaishnavi A. Patil; Devendra S. Shirode

doi:10.52711/2321-5836.2026.00036

Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics

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Exploring the Pharmacological Profile of Maducha longifolia

Author(s): Vaishnavi A. Patil, Devendra S. Shirode

Email(s): patilvaishnavi9810@gmail.com

DOI: 10.52711/2321-5836.2026.00036

Address: Vaishnavi A. Patil, Devendra S. Shirode
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Pharmacy, Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra, India. (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune).
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Published In: Volume - 18, Issue - 3, Year - 2026

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ABSTRACT:
Madhuca longifolia or Mahua is a significant medicinal plant that is well-known for its pharmacological properties. It has a variety of nutritional and therapeutic uses. This review focuses on the plants many medicinal uses. As per multiple pharmacological uses of M. longifolias, this article summarizes the body of research on the plants therapeutic potential. Antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, analgesic, wound-healing, antifertility, and anticancer qualities etc.

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Vaishnavi A. Patil, Devendra S. Shirode. Exploring the Pharmacological Profile of Maducha longifolia. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics.2026;18(3):271-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2026.00036

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Vaishnavi A. Patil, Devendra S. Shirode. Exploring the Pharmacological Profile of Maducha longifolia. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics.2026;18(3):271-6. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2026.00036 Available on: https://www.rjppd.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-18-3-7

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