https://scienztech.org/index.php/ijrpp <p><strong>FOCUS AND SCOPE</strong></p> <p>This journal involves basic clinical and non-clinical studies related to phytology and chemistry and their pharmacological applications. This journal mainly focuses on the articles related to the studies of implication of pharmacognosy, phytochemistry in pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy practice, physiology and disease management.</p> <p>Preference will be given to the articles containing clinical interests and their implications that apply pharmacology and phytochemistry.</p> International Journal of Research in Phytochemistry and Pharmacology, Sponsored by ScienzTech en-US International Journal of Research in Phytochemistry and Pharmacology 2231-010X https://scienztech.org/index.php/ijrpp/article/view/1487 <p>Vitex negundo is a plant with medicinal properties that has been employed in traditional medicine to address a wide range of health conditions. This review summarizes the phytochemical and pharmacological activities of Vitex negundo. The plant contains various bioactive compounds such as terpenoids, flavonoids, alkaloids, and essential oils, which exhibit diverse pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiparasitic effects. Several studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Vitex negundo in the treatment of various diseases. The plant also possesses hepatoprotective, nephroprotective, and neuroprotective effects. However, further studies are needed to fully understand the mechanisms of action of Vitex negundo and to develop new drugs based on its bioactive compounds. In conclusion, Vitex negundo is a promising medicinal plant that deserves further investigation as a potential source of new drugs for the treatment of various diseases.</p> Gandhimathi R Karthick Raja D Chandru Ganesh S Praveen. R. S Sivi Hirthikha. G. R Vijey Aanandhi M Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 2023-02-20 2023-02-20 13 1 1 6 10.26452/ijrpp.v13i1.1487