An Overview on Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichia...

An Overview on Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana): Insights into Its Ecological and Medicinal Role

Author Name : Pranit S Jadhav, Lokesh Vyas, Abhishek K Sen, Dr. Sonali Uppalwar

ABSTRACT Since they are not primary needs, the phytoconstituents that plants generate for defense are referred to as secondary metabolites. These plant secondary metabolites have frequently been discovered to have therapeutic applications for people. One gymnosperm that has secondary metabolites would be with human therapeutic potential is Taxus wallichiana, also known as the Himalayan yew. This plant is the source of taxol, and it has also been studied for its lignans, steroids, sterols, essential oil, diterpenoids, and biflavonoids. It has historically been utilized to address issues with the neurological, skeletal, respiratory, and digestive systems. Antiepileptic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antipyretic, analgesic, immunomodulatory, and antibacterial properties have all been employed, despite its pharmacological limitations. T. wallichiana's pharmacological effects, phytochemical ingredients (particularly the secondary metabolites), traditional applications, and toxicity are all included in this review.