A REVIEW ON SECONDARY METABOLITES FROM ABIES WEBBIANA OF ANTIDIABETIC ACTIVITY

Nasiruddin Ahmed Farooqui, Km. Banti*, Praveen Kumar, Mohammad Mujahid and Shamim Ahmad

ABSTRACT

Abies webbiana, is an evergreen perennial tree, commonly known as Himalayan silver fir, found in the Himalayan
range and other regions of South Asia. This article explores its botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and
pharmacological properties. With a rich history of traditional medicinal use, Abies webbiana has garnered scientific
interest due to its diverse phytochemical profile, including essential oils, flavonoids, and various terpenoids.
Pharmacological investigations have revealed its potential therapeutic applications, including antimicrobial, antiarthritic,
neurological, anti-platelet, sedative, anti-tussive, anti-pyretic, anti-cancer, bronchodilator, and antioxidant
activities. Studies highlight its efficacy in inhibiting bacterial growth, reducing arthritic symptoms, modulating
neurological functions, preventing platelet aggregation, inducing sedation, relieving cough, reducing fever,
inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, relaxing bronchial contractions, and scavenging free radicals. These findings
underscore the pharmacological significance of Abies webbiana and its potential for the development of novel
therapeutic agents.

Keywords: Bacterial growth, Abies Webbiana, bronchodilator, etc.