title: An updated review of Terminalia catappa.
abstract: Terminalia catappa Linn. is known for its nutritional fruit and possesses medicinal benefits as well. This is a comprehensive review of the phytoconstituents and pharmacological benefits. T. catappa has been recognized for its medicinally essential phytoconstituents, such as phenol, flavonoid, and carotenoid. Numerous pharmacological investigations have confirmed this plant's ability to exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, and anticancer activities, all of which support its traditional uses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Science and Humanities, MIET Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, India.
authors.forename: Arumugam Vijaya
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Anand
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, MIET Engineering College, Tiruchirappalli, India.
authors.forename: Natarajan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Divya
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Kanchi Shri Krishna College of Arts and Science, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Pannerselvam Punniya
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Kotti
keywords: Anticancer; Terminalia catappa; antidiabetic; antioxidant; hepatoprotective