ABSTRACT
Different plants have been used as medicinal plants for many years. Moreover, various studies have been carried out to validate their active principles. Melia azedarach is widely used popularly, and various of its active principles have been isolated and some of its pharmacological actions have been tested and proven. These proven aspects include its antiviral, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antiparasitic, insecticidal, contraceptive and antifolliculogenesis properties. Therefore, this survey was conducted in regard to the main pharmacological, biological and chemical actions of M. azedarach in order to add to the knowledge concerning this plant, evidencing its medicinal potential and phytochemistry in relation to the use of this plant in popular medicine.
KEY WORDS
Melia azedarach
; pharmacology; traditional medicine