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Murraya paniculata (Rutaceae), commonly known as orange jasmine, is an evergreen shrub of considerable medicinal and economic importance. Members of the Rutaceae family are widely recognized for their edible fruits and essential oils, while M. paniculata has gained attention for its diverse pharmacological activities. Literature on the pharmacognostic features, phytochemical composition, and ethnomedicinal uses of M. paniculata was reviewed from various scientific databases. Reports indicate that its leaf extracts contain phenolic compounds, oxygenated flavonoids, flavanones, sesquiterpenoids, polymethoxy glycosides, and coumarins. Essential oils are rich in cyclocitral, methyl salicylate, trans-nerolidol, cubenol, isogermacrene, cadinol, and cubeb-11-ene. Traditional medicine describes the therapeutic use of its bark, leaves, and flowers. Pharmacological studies confirm multiple biological properties, including anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-implantation, cytotoxic, anti-diarrheal, antidepressant, and anxiolytic effects. The wide spectrum of activities suggests its potential as a source of novel therapeutic agents. Murraya paniculata exhibits remarkable pharmacognostic and phytopharmacological potential. Further scientific investigations focusing on its active constituents may contribute to the development of new drugs for managing infectious and metabolic disorders, thereby expanding its clinical relevance.