Review: Pharmacognostic Studies, Phytochemical Screening and Pharmacological Activity of Bauhinia Variegate Linn

Abstract

In India, generally tribal people utilized the plant, Bauhinia variegate Linn., widely. It is also acknowledged in conventional medical practices including homeopathy, Ayurveda and Unani. Because of the numerous phytochemicals that are found in all of this tree's parts (flowers, stem, seed, root, bark and leaves) including flavonoids, tannins, kaempferol, terpenoids, saponins, cardiac glycosides and quercetin, it has long been used as a medicinal tree to treat a wide range of diseases. These phytochemicals are essential for maintaining and improving human health. The goal of the current study is to provide the pharmacological activity associated with animal models and to establish novel pharmacognostic and phytochemical analyses for the assessment of this plant's leaves, stems, bark, flowers and seeds. The pharmacology, biological activity, therapeutic qualities and phytochemistry of Bauhinia variagata are covered in this review. its application in many illnesses. Pharmacological investigations revealed that Bauhinia variegate had anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, anticancer, molluscicidal, hypolipidemic, antibacterial and wound healing properties.