• Palak Jain
• Durga Pandey
• Kriti Joshi
• Mrityunjay Singh

Nyctanthes arbortristis, a member of the Oleaceae family, is a significant medicinal large shrub commonly recognized as 'Harshringar,' 'Parijat,' and 'Night jasmine.' India boasts a remarkable diversity of medicinal plants, and this shrub is predominantly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions across the globe. Nyctanthes arbortristis, known for its ornamental appeal, offers medicinal value throughout its various parts, making it a versatile plant. Throughout history, this plant and its extracts have been used to treat a variety of ailments, earning it a well-deserved reputation as a valuable resource for medicinal and industrial applications. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Nyctanthes arbortristis, encompassing pharmacognostic descriptions, traditional uses, extraction methods, chemical constituents in its different parts (leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, stem, and roots), phytochemical assessments, properties, and medicinal applications. The therapeutic attributes of the plant are attributed to a wide range of phytoconstituents, including steroids, tannins, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, and various other components, each contributing to a multitude of pharmacological activities. This article offers a comprehensive and informative overview of Nyctanthes arbortristis.

Nyctanthes arbortristis, ethnobotanical description, phytochemical profile, healing potential,

"Comprehensive Review of Nyctanthes arbortristis (Harshringar): Pharmacognostic Insights, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Composition, and Medicinal Applications"", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.g548-g562, October-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310563.pdf

"Comprehensive Review of Nyctanthes arbortristis (Harshringar): Pharmacognostic Insights, Traditional Uses, Phytochemical Composition, and Medicinal Applications"", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no. ppg548-g562, October-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2310563.pdf