Bauhinia acuminata: A brief review of its phytochemistry and pharmacology

Divya Sebastian, Renilda Sophy
2020 Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology  
Bauhinia acuminata Fabaceae L. selected for this study belongs to the family . It is an important medicinal plant of the Indian subcontinent. But still require exploring its pharmacological activities. It is research oriented plant and may provide new aspect to treat the various disorders. has been found to possess some pharmacological B. acuminata activities such as the antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antinociceptive, anthelmintic, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, cytotoxic, hemolytic activity,
more » ... e demand is due to the ameliorative effect in chronic arsenicosis / stem bark. increased acceptance of Ayurveda and traditional herbal medicines, because of having their safe therapeutic effect and no side effects, as such modern peoples relies more on drug resources of plant origin. Therefore, based on the abovementioned deliberation, this article reviews the most updated information of the phytochemical properties and pharmacological effects of . B. acuminata
doi:10.31024/ajpp.2020.6.3.2 fatcat:sq2aykhntzdd3iebze6fmhqcxa