Alstoniascholaris (L.) R. Br (Apocynaceae), a tropical tree native to Indian subcontinent, Australasia, and Malay Peninsula is well documented in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda to cure fever, pain, inflammation, cancer, respiratory, and skin disorders. Nearly 169 alkaloids have been reported along with iridoids, coumarins, flavonoids and steroids from this plant.
The highlights of current review are demonstrated in six tables encompassing ethnomedicinal values, pharmacological activities, phytochemistry, clinical significances, and patents associated with A. scholaris. Strictamine isolated from this plant has shown an equipotent antiviral activity to that of acyclovir.
| Family | Apocynaceae | Odour | Odourless |
| Latin Name | Alstoniascholaris | Herb Extract Ratio | 10:1 |
| Sanskrit Name | Saptaparni | Water solubility | Water solubility- 80 |
| Common Name | Chitvan/Devil’s tree | Alkaloid | Alkaloid 0.3% |
| Solvent Used | Hydro Alcohol | Taste | Tasteless |
| Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Creamish powder |
Echitamine chloride in its root and root bark. It also contains other minor alkaloids including akuammicine, akuammicine-Nb-methiodide, akuammicine - Nb-oxide, akuammigine, Nb-demethylehitamine, tubotaiwine and venoterpine
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