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Bauhinia tomentosa L.: A Comprehensive Review of Its Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Therapeutic Medicinal Values
  • Sagar Pawan Kumar 1, *,   
  • Sagar Aditya 2,   
  • Singh Jitendra Pal 3,   
  • Kumar Mukesh 3

Received: 21 Apr 2025 | Revised: 25 May 2025 | Accepted: 01 Jul 2025 | Published: 23 Jul 2025

Abstract

Ethnopharmacological studies of bioactive phytochemical constituents, therapeutic uses, and medicinal potential of Ayurvedic, Siddha, Unani (ASU) herbal single drugs/products are faced with significant challenges at the global level. This calls for the development of advanced research and screening of scientific data to explore the ethnopharmacology and therapeutic values of ASU plants/products, including authentication and important aspects of medicinal and therapeutic properties. (Bauhinia tomentosa L.), also known as Yellow Kanchnar, is one of the medicinal plants that has been used to treat various illnesses since ancient times. This study aims to evaluate the bioactive phytochemical constituents, ethnopharmacological properties, geographical distribution, and therapeutic medicinal values of BTL. According to the literature, this species possesses antimicrobial, antifungal, antiasthmatic, antistress, antioxidant, anticancer, antibiotic sensitivity, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant activities both in vitro and in vivo, due to the presence of lignins, saponins, sterols, alkaloids, phenols, and flavonoids (known for their anticancer and antitumor properties). However, additional research is needed to explore its in vivo clinical effects to promote its future applications in treating various ailments.

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Kumar, S. P.; Aditya, S.; Pal, S. J.; Mukesh, K. Bauhinia tomentosa L.: A Comprehensive Review of Its Ethnopharmacology, Phytochemistry, and Therapeutic Medicinal Values. Journal of Medicinal Natural Products 2025, 2 (3), 100016. https://doi.org/10.53941/jmnp.2025.100016.
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