Vol. 7, Issue 5 (2018)

Author(s):
Praveen Kumar Pandey, Sahiba, Amit Kumar joshi, and Dr. Divya juyal

Abstract:
Castanea sativa mill local name is sweet chestnut. The family is Fagaceace and sub- family is castaneoideae. They are plant used in Indian traditional medicines for inflammation and swelling, bacterial infections, Diarrhea and Cardiovascular. This weed has been known to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cardiovascular and anti-bacterial activity. A wide range of chemical compound including eight phenolic compound, tannins, starch, free sugars, fiber, protein, lipids vitamins and minerals, Gallic acid and ellagic acid have been isolated from this plant. The aim of this review article was to summarize the information related to botany, photochemistry and pharmacological activity of the castanea sativa mill (sweet chestnut) plant.