Review Article

Holoptelea integrifolia (Roxb.) Planch: A Review of Its Ethnobotany, Pharmacology, and Phytochemistry

Table 2

Ethnomedicinal profile of Holoptelea integrifolia.

Disease/disorder/indicationPart used/mode of applicationReference

Leprosy, boils, inflammation, skin disease, and scorpion stingLeaf is boiled in water and water bath is given[39]
RicketsYoung leaf is applied on back bone and tied for 1 hr.[40]
HeadacheBark is made into a paste and applied[41]
Chronic woundBark powder is applied[42]
Leucoderma, leprosy, scabies, and other skin diseasesLeaf and bark[43]
Uncontrolled bleeding, fresh wound Seeds are applied externally in the form of poultice on the injured part [44]
RheumatismMucilaginous bark is boiled; juice is squeezed out and applied to swellings[7]
Ringworm, eczema, and cutaneous diseasesDecoction of the leaves[8]
Common feverStem bark paste is externally applied on forehead[9]
EczemaBark boiled in coconut oil and mixed with garlic is applied[10]
MalariaBark cut and tied on an arm[11]
Intestinal cancerBark[12]
Herpes infectionLeaf bud mixed with lime juice is applied externally to affected area[13]
WeaknessBark grounded with lemon juice and made into paste is given[14]
Polyurea and other urinary disordersDried fruit is used[15]