A review on Pandanus Tectorius (Keya) and its major pharmacological activities

Abstract

The value of medicinal plants as a source of treatment has been recognized since the dawn of mankind. This review research focused on the little tree Pandanus tectorius (P. tectorius), which is used in traditional medicine to cure a number of diseases. Other body and organ functions, such as renal function and lipid metabolism, may be affected by diabetes. Pandanus tectorius has promising pharmacological properties against diabetes mellitus, owing to its extraordinary behavior. This study discovered that this plant not only enhances biological function but also reduces the severity of many drugs' side effects.