Meliaceae is a family of 50 genera with 1400 species that are predominantly found in tropical parts of the third world. Because of its timber and calorific value, members of this family are commercially valuable. Mahogany is a Meliaceae family exotic plant that includes three species: Swietenia macrophylla king, S mahogany L. Jacq., and S. humulis Zucc. Mahogany's distribution in India is limited to the Western and Eastern Ghats. This genus is predominantly found in the humid zone of the New World and the Amazon region of South America. The purpose of this review article is to look at its botanical description, geographical distribution, ecological range, cultivation and collection methods, wood characteristics, wood uses, therapeutic uses, seed cultivation and propagation practices, and wood characteristics, wood uses, and therapeutic uses.

Mahogany is a Meliaceae family exotic plant that includes three species: Swietenia macrophylla king, S mahogany L. Jacq., and S. humulis Zucc. This genus is predominantly found in the humid zone of the New World and the Amazon region of South America. The purpose of this review article is to look at its taxonomical classification, vernacular names, pharmacological activities and its phytochemistry. Scientific studies have found that the crude extract from S. macrophylla seeds has antibacterial, anti-malaria, anti-hepatitis, anti-diarrheal, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, antinociceptive, and anticancer properties. Phytochemical investigations have shown that limonoids and their derivatives are the major constituents of Swietenia macrophylla.

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Catharanthus roseus a species, a well-known home-grown herb in India, that belong to the genus Catharanthus of the Apocynaceae family. The Catharanthus roseusroots, stems, flowers and leaves are employed in herbal therapy, and also used as a herbal plant and ornamental plant. It is native and endemic to Madagascar, although it is also planted as an ornamental and therapeutic plant in other parts of the world. Pharmacological and therapeutic research, on the leaf of the Catharanthus roseusand its active components are presented in this overview.