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*Amol K. Daund, Ravindra S. Jadhav and Dattaprasad N. Vikhe

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The Indian medicinal herb Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. (NAT) is well-known. Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. is one of the most useful traditional medicinal plants in India It is often referred to as "Parijat" and is a critically endangered species in India. Belongs to Family Oleaceae. Nyctanthes is Commonly grown as a Sacreed Tree in Maharashtra. No detailed Pharmacognostic study has been done on Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Leaves. Generally, the leaves, roots, flowers, and seeds of Parijat are used in a variety of dosage forms, including juice, powder,to treat a variety of illnesses. It is particularly used to treat illnesses caused by vata and kapha vitiation. Such Study Is going to useful .Present paper gives information about History and Introduction of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis plant. Also Contains Taxonomical Classification. Present Paper gives information about Plant Profile of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. It also Contains Phytochemical Screening of Extract of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Leaves. The present paper gives physicochemical Parameters information. The Present Paper also gives information about the Procedure of Extraction and Pharmacological activities performed on Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Leaves.