Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: : Caesalpinia bonducella (L.) Fleming, also known as Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb. and Caesalpinia crista Linn., belongs to the family Caesalpiniaceae. It is a spiny shrub found worldwide, particularly in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, thriving mainly in tropical regions. This plant is highly valued in traditional medicine due to its therapeutic properties, with all parts being utilized for medicinal purposes. It has been reported to exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anxiolytic, antinociceptive, antidiarrheal, antidiabetic, adaptogenic, anthelmintic, antiestrogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiproliferative, antipsoriatic, antitumor, larvicidal, muscle contractile, hepatoprotective, anticonvulsant, and antifilarial effects. Phytochemical analysis of its seeds has identified the presence of various bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, saponins, tannins, and triterpenoids.
Authors: Vadnere Asmita G, Yadav Nilima H
Language: English
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409233475