A STUDY OF NEW SPECIES OF GIN BERRY (GLYCOSMIS ALBICARPA): A REIVEW

Abstract

The present article is a systematic and constructive review of various species of Glycosmis
and emphasizing of new species of gin berry that is Glycosmisalbicarpa. The genus
Glycosmis comprise 51 accepted species broadly distributed in Australia, China, India, and
South-East Asia. Traditionally, Glycosmis species are used in folk medicines to treat cancer,
anaemia, rheumatism, fever, cough, liver-related problems, skin ailments, intestinal worm
infections, wounds, and facial inflammation. 307 chemical constituents have been isolated
and characterized from different species of the genus Glycosmis; among these constituents,
alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenoids, phenolics, and sulphur-containing amides are the major
bioactive compounds. This review aims to provide readers with the latest information
highlighting on new species of Glycosmis, its habitat, features, and uses of
Glycosmisalbicarpa.