Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth, is a resourceful medicinal plant with a wide range of medicinal virtues that has availed widespread consideration recently. Almost all parts of the plant have immense nutritional value. The active constituents of the plant include the rich presence of flavonoids, sterols, tannins, and triterpenoids. Due to its healing characteristics, P. dulce has been used by ancient peoples to treat a variety of diseases and disease-preventing attributes, namely;

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... , antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antispasmodic, diuretic, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, sedative action, and hypoglycemic activity, which has been further confirmed by modern scientific study. The literature was explored via reliable search engines such as PubMed and Science Direct. In terms of leaves, stems, roots, and fruits, the data revealed consistent medicinal use. This review goes into detail about P. dulce, covering its phytochemistry, nutritional value, and important medicinal significance.