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Pulai Leaves (Alstonia scholaris) as a Source of Bioactive Compounds: Phytochemistry, Bioactivities, and Application Prospects

The reviewed literature indicates that the leaves are rich in monoterpenoid indole alkaloids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, and steroids, which should emphasize raw material standardization, extraction optimization, toxicological evaluation, and preclinical and clinical validation to facilitate the development of safe, effective, standardized, and sustainable products.